In upset wins, the Frenchman ousted Japan's Kei Nishikori, while the Swiss player beat countryman Roger Federer.
Novak Djokovic beat Rafael Nadal in straight sets in the quarterfinals of the French Open.
The two top contenders meet in the French Open quarterfinals, in what is expected to be the most intense match of the tournament.
Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic both have huge amounts at stake in Wednesday’s French Open quarterfinal.
Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka are set to meet in the quarterfinals of the 2015 French Open.
Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal will square off in the quarterfinals of the French Open.
The Frenchman advances to the quarterfinals at Roland Garros.
Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams highlight Monday's 2015 French Open schedule.
The defending champion was knocked out in the fourth round on Monday by Czech Lucie Safarova.
Roger Federer needed four sets to defeat Gael Monfils on Monday in the French Open.
No. 1 Novak Djokovic avoided an injury scare, while a quarterfinal matchup with Rafael Nadal appears imminent.
Some major players take center stage during second round action at Roland Garros Thursday.
The former champion, who never won a title at Roland Garros, says the 15-day tournament is "tough to take" for players.
The world's No. 2 player notched an easy straight-sets win, 6-3, 6-1 over Vitalia Diatchenko in the second round at Roland Garros.
Men's tennis is dominated in the rankings and in recent Grand Slam results by players in their late 20s and 30s.
Rafael Nadal quickly dispatched wild card Quentin Halys to start his French defense.
The prize money at this year’s French Open has again increased, but remains behind tennis’ three other Grand Slams.
Rafael Nadal could have to play world No. 1 Novak Djokovic as early as the quarterfinals at the French Open.
No. 2 Roger Federer owns a winning record over all of his potential opponents in the early stages of the French.
A few underdogs at the 2015 French Open can give tennis' Big Four some trouble.
Serena Williams has had some forgettable exits at Roland Garros, but she's the favorite to claim her second slam of the year.
This may finally be Novak Djokovic's year to win at Roland Garros, with Rafael Nadal struggling on red clay.
The victory means the world's No. 1 player will take on Japan's Kei Nishikori.
A crushing loss to Andy Murray in Madrid aside, Rafael Nadal is still the player to beat at Roland Garros.
Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray will meet in the finals of the 2015 Madrid Open.
Rafael Nadal is looking to win the 2015 Madrid Open, despite his struggles on clay.
Roger Federer has said that Rafael Nadal will still be the man to beat at next month’s French Open.
The Japanese star earned a trip to the final by making quick work of Martin Klizan.
The world's No. 1 men's player topped the clay master Nadal twice in their last three meetings on the surface.
Serena Williams had some struggles on clay courts in the run-up to Roland Garros.