Novak Djokovic and Simona Halep have to wait until Thursday to resume their bids to win a second French Open title after rain completely washed out the four remaining Wednesday quarterfinals
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The steady and at times heavy precipitation left players and fans alike with one big headache at the only grand slam which doesn't have a roof. READ: Federer to meet Nadal in Paris for first time since 2011 That is on the way in 2020, though, and can't come soon enough. Play was officially called off around 4:30 p.m. local time in Paris, two-and-a-half hours after matches were due to commence on both Philippe Chatrier court and the secondary Suzanne Lenglen court.
Roger Federer muses on retirement planning 03:18Zverev a test for Djokovic?It was also where Djokovic won a fourth straight major, becoming the first man to do so since Rod Laver in 1969. Djokovic's opponent, though, has beaten him in two of their four meetings and justifiably silenced critics -- for the time being -- who questioned his credentials at grand slams. Novak Djokovic stretches for this shot but hasn't been stretched in his matches so far this French Open.
Alexander Zverev: 'Amazing' to win ATP Finals 01:41Djokovic is unquestionably in better form than 12 months ago. Back then he was seeded 20th, months after having elbow surgery, and suffered a shock quarterfinal defeat to relative unknown Marco Cecchinato that left him annoyed. Djokovic has barely broken a sweat this fortnight, not conceding more than four games in any set as he attempts to win four straight majors for a second time.
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