Rafael Nadal insists he can't know for sure whether any match at Roland Garros might be his very last at a place he loves.

Nadal got past the top-seeded defending French Open champion Djokovic 6-2, 4-6, 6-2, 7-6 (4) to move a step closer.

Clay-court Grand Slam tournament and what would be a 22nd major trophy overall, adding to records that he already owns.

"To win against Novak, there is only one way -- to play at your best from the first point to the last,''

The match began a little past 9 p.m. Tuesday and concluded more than four hours later, after 1 a.m. Wednesday.