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Novak Djokovic: 'I can beat Rafael Nadal'

Djokovic: 'I can beat Nadal'
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World number one Novak Djokovic is confident that he can become the only the second ever player to beat Rafael Nadal at the French Open, in tomorrow's semi-final.

World number one Novak Djokovic is confident that he can beat Rafael Nadal in tomorrow's French Open semi-final.

The Spaniard has only been beaten once in eight years at Rolland Garros, by Robin Soderling, while Djokovic has never won the French Open.

The 26-year-old is confident going into the match though, having beaten Nadal on clay at the Monte Carlo Masters in April.

"I know the gameplan, and I'm going to be confident and step into the court with self-belief," said Djokovic.

"I know what it takes to beat him. I'm going to win - that's the mindset.

"I played him in Monte Carlo this year and on clay. I played a fantastic match, and I know what it takes to win against him."

The winner of tomorrow's semi-final will face either David Ferrer or Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in Sunday's final.

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