Rafael Nadal Ousts Roger Federer br in French Open Semifinal He will now play either Novak Djokovic or br Dominic Thiem in the championship on June 9. Beforehand, he defeated hisbr longtime rival Federer 6-3, 6-4, 6-2. Throughout his career, Nadal has br made a habit of dominating in the br French Open and on clay courts. Roger Federer, via postmatch Nadal is a perfect 11-0 in previous br French Open final matches. In total, Nadal has amassed an amazing br 92-2 career record at the French Open.