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French Open 2016 Men’s Semifinal: TV Schedule, Start Time, Live-Stream Info
- Updated: June 2, 2016
Although Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal were forced to withdraw from the 2016 French Open because of injuries, there’s no shortage of star power in the semifinals as Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray and Stan Wawrinka all reached the tournament’s penultimate round.
They are joined by a lesser known commodity in Dominic Thiem. The 22-year-old Austria native isn’t a household name quite yet, but his rapid ascent suggests that will change soon. A semifinal victory in the season’s second major would expedite the process of his joining the game’s elite.
Let’s check out all of the important viewing information for Friday’s action in the men’s draw. That’s followed by a Day 13 preview and predictions for which players will earn a berth in the title match.
Men’s Semifinal Schedule
Both matches are scheduled to begin on the Tennis Channel after the women’s semifinals are complete. Coverage will switch to NBC and NBC Sports Network at 11 a.m. ET. Matches available via live stream on NBC Sports Live Extra.
(1) Novak Djokovic vs. (13) Dominic Thiem
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The Roland Garros title has become a holy grail of sorts for Djokovic. He’s needed it to complete the career Grand Slam since 2012. While he’s reached the final three times in the past four years, he’s been unable to complete the job.
It’s fair to wonder whether that’s made the event more of a mental test than a physical one. Last year’s French Open is the only major he didn’t win since the start of the 2015 campaign, and his overall play during that span has been downright dominant at times.
Djokovic is also dealing with a situation where the constant rain delays, which have impacted everybody’s schedule to some extent, are leaving him with a lack of rest days. He commented on the situation after his …
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