PARIS — Novak Djokovic's muted celebrations after ending Rafa Nadal's reign as claycourt king were partly out of respect for his Spanish victim but mainly due to the fact the his French Open mission is far from accomplished.
In beating nine-times champion Nadal, Djokovic scaled what had previously been an insurmountable barrier at Roland Garros.
It earned him only high praise, though, not the title he craves to complete his collection of majors.
Andy Murray, his opponent in the semi-final, perhaps poses an even greater threat to the rampant Serb who is on a 27-match unbeaten streak in Tour matches.