The Spaniard captured his 12th career Grand Slam title with a straight set victory over David Ferrer.
After a five-set semifinal victory, Nadal can win his eighth French Open Sunday.
The American broke her title drought in the tournament with a win over Maria Sharapova, 6-4, 6-4.
The defending champion out of Russia will have hands full against Williams, who has won all but two matches this year.
Rafael Nadal beat Novak Djokovic in five sets to progress into the French Open final.
Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic meet in the semifinals of the French Open at Roland Garros.
The Spaniard defeated Stanislas Wawrinka at the French Open, 6-2 6-3 6-1.
Maria Sharapova defeated Jelena Jankovic despite failing to win a game in the first set.
Two of tennis's biggest stars take center court at Roland Garros, and can force a rematch from their battle in Monte Carlo earlier this year.
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga defeated Roger Federer in straight sets on Tuesday.
Rafael Nadal breezed past Kei Nishikori in the fourth round of the French Open.
Perhaps the two best players in the world at this moment, the Serb and Spaniard appear to be on a collision course.
The No. 1 player in the world trounced Caroline Garcia in an impressive third-round victory at Roland Garros.
Novak Djokovic played three hard-fought sets in his win over David Goffin.
The King of Clay had trouble with Germany's Daniel Brands in a four-set win.
No. 1 Novak Djokovic could face the Spaniard as early as the quarterfinals in the 2013 French Open
Djokovic claims that the French Open is his top priority in 2013.
Tennis star Maria Sharapova confirmed her relationship with fellow professional athlete, 22-year-old Grigor Dimitrov.
Rafael Nadal improved his career record against Roger Federer to 20-10.
The Spaniard owns a career 19-11 record over Federer.
Less than two weeks away before the French Open, and Rafael Nadal has faced two stiff tests before his favorite tournament.
The quarterfinals of the Italian Open features the top three men's tennis players.
The Serb went one step further than the great John McEnroe in his tirade Thursday.
The Spaniard has won 11 consecutive matches, and 31 of 33 overall this year, with five single titles.
The British star retired from his match in the Italian Open on his 26th birthday.
The No. 1 player in the world looks like he's in top form in Rome.
The Spaniard continues to dominate after missing seven months due to injury.
The Swiss star suffered a third-round loss on Thursday.
The 26-year-old won a key tune-up to the French Open.
The Spaniard is gearing up for a French Open run in May.