Summary

  • Roger Federer beats Stan Wawrinka to set up semi-final against Rafael Nadal

  • Federer overcomes Swiss compatriot 7-6 (7-4) 4-6 7-6 (7-5) 6-4 at Roland Garros

  • Britain's Johanna Konta beats American Sloane Stephens 6-1 6-4 to reach semi-finals

  • Konta first GB woman since Jo Durie in 1983 to make last four at Roland Garros

  • Rafael Nadal beats Kei Nishikori 6-1 6-1 6-3 in other men's quarter-final on Tuesday

  1. Until tomorrowpublished at 18:37 British Summer Time 4 June 2019

    Simona HalepImage source, EPA

    A big old day of match action tomorrow as world number one Novak Djokovic takes on German young gun Alex Zverev.

    Simona Halep, the defending champion, is in last-eight action against American Amanda Anisimova.

    Dominic Thiem, Ash Barty and Madison Keys also take up the bats.

  2. On Suzanne Lenglenpublished at 18:25 British Summer Time 4 June 2019

    Vondrousova 1-1 Martic

    As Stan and Roger plunge into ice baths and neck isotonic, Czech teenager Marketa Vondrousova and Petra Martic are battling for a semi-final spot alongside Britain's Johanna Konta.

    All on serve at the moment.

  3. Match statspublished at 18:22 British Summer Time 4 June 2019

    Wawrinka 6-7 (4-7) 6-4 6-7 (5-7) 4-6 Federer

    Stan WawrinkaImage source, Getty Images

    Some stats from the match. Stan Wawrinka knocking Roger Federer back on 16 of his 18 break points was particularly impressive.

    Wawrinka-Federer

    Aces: 8-5

    Double faults: 7-2

    First serve: 66%-63%

    Pts won on first serve: 71%-77%

    Pts won on second serve: 46%-58%

    Break points won: 2/5 - 2/18

    Winners: 54-53

    Total points done: 152-168

  4. Postpublished at 18:13 British Summer Time 4 June 2019

    Wawrinka 6-7 (4-7) 6-4 6-7 (5-7) 4-6 Federer

    Stan Wawrinka and Roger FedererImage source, Getty Images

    The embrace at the net...

  5. On the other side of the drawpublished at 18:08 British Summer Time 4 June 2019

    Wawrinka 6-7 (4-7) 6-4 6-7 (5-7) 4-6 Federer

    So it is Roger v Rafa in one semi-final.

    The other will be Novak Djokovic or Alex Zverev taking on Dominic Thiem or Karen Khachanov.

  6. Postpublished at 18:05 British Summer Time 4 June 2019

    Wawrinka 6-7 (4-7) 6-4 6-7 (5-7) 4-6 Federer

    Roger Federer is speaking to former French player Cedric Pioline on the court. He finishes by saying that if he came back to Roland Garros for any reason it was to play Rafael Nadal.

    And he has his wish.

  7. game, set and match

    Game, set and match Federerpublished at 18:01 British Summer Time 4 June 2019

    Wawrinka 6-7 (4-7) 6-4 6-7 (5-7) 4-6 Federer

    Roger Federer pats away a forehand volley and he has finally quelled the challenge of Stan Wawrinka.

  8. Federer misses match point, deucepublished at 18:00 British Summer Time 4 June 2019

    Wawrinka 6-7 (4-7) 6-4 6-7 (5-7) 4-5 *Federer

    The isobars are gathering in the wake of the storm.

    Roger Federer feels the pressure and duffs down a second double fault of the game to keep the match out of reach. For now.

  9. Break point Wawrinka, saved by Federerpublished at 17:58 British Summer Time 4 June 2019

    Wawrinka 6-7 (4-7) 6-4 6-7 (5-7) 4-5 *Federer

    Wawrinka with a delicious down the line forehand for advantage.

    Federer with a delicate drop-volley to peg him back to deuce.

    Touche.

  10. Wawrinka saves match point, deucepublished at 17:57 British Summer Time 4 June 2019

    Wawrinka 6-7 (4-7) 6-4 6-7 (5-7) 4-5 *Federer

    Stan Wawrinka creeps to the net, dares him to find the corridor of space down the line or across court and finds Roger Federer wanting on match point.

    40-30 turns to deuce.

  11. Federer double-faults to 15-30published at 17:55 British Summer Time 4 June 2019

    Wawrinka 6-7 (4-7) 6-4 6-7 (5-7) 4-5 *Federer

    Well, maybe there is life in this one yet.

    Roger Federer plonks his second serve into the net to gasps from the Suzanne Lenglen Court and bring up 15-30.

  12. Federer breakspublished at 17:53 British Summer Time 4 June 2019

    Wawrinka 6-7 (4-7) 6-4 6-7 (5-7) 4-5 *Federer

    And suddenly Roger Federer v Rafael Nadal episode 39 is just a game away.

    Roger Federer gambles big on a Stan Wawrinka second serve, diving one way, guessing right and reaping the rewards.

    He serves for the match next.

  13. game, set and match

    Game, set and match Nadalpublished at 17:51 British Summer Time 4 June 2019

    Nishikori 1-6 1-6 3-6 Nishikori

    Rafael Nadal is done.

    The 11-time champion takes just an hour and 51 minutes to dispose of Japanese seventh seed Kei Nishikori 6-1 6-1 6-3.

    He will play the winner of Federer and Wawrinka's tear-up on Suzanne Lenglen.

  14. Federer holdspublished at 17:49 British Summer Time 4 June 2019

    *Wawrinka 6-7 (4-7) 6-4 6-7 (5-7) 4-4 Federer

    Stan Wawrinka is hitting his backhand like he hates it. Vicious power and pinpoint accuracy take the first point.

    A duffed Federer drop-shot gives the 24th seed a twinkle at 30-30, but two peppery serves see off the danger.

  15. Postpublished at 17:45 British Summer Time 4 June 2019

    Wawrinka 6-7 (4-7) 6-4 6-7 (5-7) 4-3 *Federer

    Stan Wawrinka holds to 30 in the first game since play restarted following the rain.

    He looks loose and easy despite the hold-up,

  16. Postpublished at 17:42 British Summer Time 4 June 2019

    *Wawrinka 6-7 (4-7) 6-4 6-7 (5-7) 3-3 Federer

    And Stan Wawrinka and Roger Federer are back out into the fray as well.

  17. Players back on courtpublished at 17:39 British Summer Time 4 June 2019

    Nishikori 1-6 1-6 2-4 *Nadal

    Rafael Nadal is keen as beans.

    The 11-time champion and second seed is only two games away from the semi-finals.

    He has scampered back out onto court and will be serving shortly

  18. Live text suspendedpublished at 16:40 British Summer Time 4 June 2019

    We are expecting the rain to last around 40 minutes. It is already battering it down.

    We will breathe life back into this live text when play gets back underway.

  19. Play suspended on Philippe Chatrierpublished at 16:33 British Summer Time 4 June 2019

    Nishikori 1-6 1-6 2-4 *Nadal

    Rafael Nadal is less keen to put his feet up. He is possibly just eight points from the finish line against Kei Nishikori, but the tournament referee is not swayed by his shrugs and arched eyebrows.

    Off they come on the showpiece court as well...