Intro:

Reaction from both players after the reign of nine-time French Open champion Rafael Nadal was ended by Novak Djokovic when the top seed won their quarter-final 7-5, 6-3, 6-1 at Roland Garros on Wednesday.

Script:

SOUNDBITE (English) Rafael Nadal, lost to Novak Djokovic 7-5, 6-3, 6-1:

(Q. After a tough start of the match, you really came back into this first set. Do you think this one was the key, or did you feel throughout the match it was tough today?)

"I think, yeah, I had my moments, but in general, Novak have been under control most of the time. So he was better than me. That's it. Here is simple. When the opponent plays better than you and is in better shape than you, then can happen. That happened, and I just congratulate him."

SOUNDBITE (English) Rafael Nadal, lost to Novak Djokovic 7-5, 6-3, 6-1:

(Q. Your history and great dynasty come to an end; you are the greatest to play here. Do you think this defeat is the turning point of your dynasty? Do you think that you will come back to win next season here?)

"I lost twice. Everybody lose in every place. I lost not many times here, and that day arrived today. Again, accept like I always accept the defeats, and the only thing is there is only one sure thing: I want to work harder even than before to come back stronger."