Gallery: French Open men's semifinals

The two matches could barely have been more different, with both excelling in quality. Rafael Nadal and Stan Wawrinka booked their places in the Roland Garros final at the expense of Dominic Thiem and Andy Murray. We take a look at the best photos from a brilliant Day 13 of Roland Garros action.

: Stan Wawrinka downed Andy Murray 7-6(6) 3-6 7-5 6-7(3) 6-1. Photo: Getty Images

: Murray had the chance to take the match in a fourth set tiebreak, but Wawrinka edged it. Photo: Getty Images

: It was a topsy turvey battle of Court Philippe-Chatrier. Photo: Getty Images

: Stan Wawrinka avenged his defeat to Murray in the 2016 semifinal. Photo: Getty Images

: Murray enjoyed a timely return to form ahead of the grass court season. Photo: Getty Images

: It took four hours 34 minutes for Stan Wawrinka to get the better of Andy Murray. Photo: Getty Images

: 2015 champion Stan Wawrinka will be looking to claim his fourth major title. Photo: Getty Images

: Nadal completed a comfortable 6-3 6-4 6-0 win in just over two hours. Photo: Getty Images

: Dominic Thiem was no match for Nadal, who completed the win in just over two hours. Photo: Getty Images

: Rafael Nadal is yet to drop a set at this year’s tournament. Photo: Getty Images

: Dominic Thiem was playing in his second successive French Open semifinal. Photo: Getty Images

: Rafael Nadal remains on course for his tenth Roland Garros title. Photo: Getty Images

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Gallery: French Open men’s semifinals