The Spaniard won 6-2, 4-6, 6-2, 7-6 after a four hour and twelve minute showdown against Novak Djokovic.
Rafael Nadal, under threat of foot pain, was exceptional in eliminating world No.1 and defending champion Novak Djokovic in the quarter-finals of Roland-Garros 6-2, 4-6, 6-2, 7 -6 (7/4), overnight from Tuesday to Wednesday.
Despite the nocturnal programming of the match, which he did not like, the Spaniard (5th) continues his quest for a 14th title on Parisian clay and will face Friday, the day of his 36th birthday, the German Alexander Zverev (3rd ) for a place in the final.