In Pics | Rafael Nadal's epic wins against Novak Djokovic

Spanish stalwart Rafael Nadal advances to his 15th semifinal appearance at the French Open by defeating world No. 1 player Novak Djokovic. Over the past 16 years, these two stalwarts had the most legendary rivalry in men's tennis and have faced each other 59 times. Here we look back at King of Clay  Nadal's best wins against Djokovic. 

2022 French Open Quarterfinal: Spanish stalwart Rafael Nadal knocked out Novak Djokovic in an epic quarterfinal showdown and secured his 15th semifinal appearance at the French Open. He won a breath-taking tiebreak against the world No. 1 Djokovic in the fourth set to wrap up victory over the top seed in four hours and 12 minutes at 6-2, 4-6, 6-2, 7-6 (4). Credit: AFP Photo

2014 French Open Final: Nadal claimed his ninth French Open title by making a strong comeback against Serbian sensation Noval Djokovic. Credit: Reuters Photo

2013 US Open: Nadal took out the Serbian legend in a thrilling ‎6–2, 3–6, 6–4, 6–1 to win his second US Open. Credit: Twitter/@RafaelNadal

2012 French Open Final: In a match played over two days due to several rain delays, the king of clay prevailed 6-4 6-3 2-6 7-5 for the seventh win in Paris. Credit: AFP Photo

2010 US Open Final: Rafael Nadal scripted history by becoming clinching court and grass titles in the same year. He outclassed Djokovic in the final by showing one of his finest performances. Nadal defeated the Serbian 6-4, 5-7, 6-4, 6-2 to win his first US Open title and become the seventh man to complete the career Grand Slam. Credit: AFP Photo

2009 Madrid Masters Semi-Final: In one of their high-octane matches, the two played one of the greatest clay-court matches of all time. Described as one of Nadal's best quality of tennis, he held his nerve to take the next two via tiebreakers 7-6, 7-6 to reach the final. Credit: ATP