Novak Djokovic has said that he is disappointed with his French Open exit but reflected on an "unbelievable" match against Rafael Nadal.
The world number one came from a set down twice to take the match the distance on Philippe Chatrier, eventually falling to a 9-7 defeat in the fifth to end his dreams of completing a career Grand Slam.
"It's been an unbelievable match to be part of, but all I can feel now is disappointment," Djokovic told reporters.
"I congratulate him, because that's why he's a champion. That's why he's been ruling Roland Garros for many years, and for me it's another year."
Nadal will play fellow Spaniard David Ferrer in Sunday's final.