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French Open 2021: Novak Djokovic beats Matteo Berrettini after fans forced to leave

Novak Djokovic teed up a French Open semi-final with Rafael Nadal by beating Italy's Matteo Berrettini in a match which was stopped to ensure fans could leave before a 11pm curfew in Paris.

Serbia's Djokovic won the opening two sets, leaving him on course to wrap up victory in front of the 5,000 fans allowed to watch the night session.

Berrettini won a third-set tie-break, forcing an exodus greeted by loud boos.

When the players returned, Djokovic wrapped up a 6-3 6-2 6-7 (5-7) 7-5 win.

The final stages of the match were played in eerie silence, like the previous night matches in the tournament, after initially taking place in front of an exuberant crowd.