Novak Djokovic vs. Rafael Nadal: Start Time, TV Info, More from 2015 French Open

It's the quarterfinal of the century. 

OK, that might be overstating it just a bit, but it's not very often that the No. 1 player in the world, Novak Djokovic, faces the player who has won nine of the last 10 French Open titles, Rafael Nadal, in the quarterfinals at a Grand Slam event.

It's going to be epic when the two meet on Wednesday, that much is certain. ESPN2 will have coverage of the French Open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET on the day, with Nadal and Djokovic surely set to be the main attraction (the official start time hasn't been released by RolandGarros.com to this point).

Of course, Nadal has been downplaying the hype. 

"It's probably the toughest quarterfinal in my career here at Roland Garros, without a doubt," he told Greg Garber of ESPN.com. "But it's not the final. The winner won't be the champion of Roland Garros. He will be a semifinalist."

That is certainly true, though to think that either the top player in the world or the greatest player in French Open history won't be advancing past the quarterfinals is difficult to grasp. 

Djokovic comes into the match in scintillating form. He's 39-2 on the year and has won 30 straight matches, with consecutive titles at Indian Wells, Miami, Monte Carlo and Rome to go along with his Australian Open conquest. 

He's also won five of his past six matches against Nadal, including two of three on clay. 

He's 0-6 at the French Open against Nadal, however, and 20-23 against him overall. Of course, most folks have posted a goose egg in the win column against Nadal at Roland Garros, where he's an extraordinary 70-1 in his career. 

But Nadal has never been more vulnerable coming into a French Open. His five losses during the clay season were the most he's had in a season since 2003, per Garber, and he came into the tournament he's owned for the past decade as the No. 6 seed. 

On the other hand, he's dropped just one set in Paris thus far and has looked like a man on a mission during the tournament. 

This is the conundrum of the unstoppable force meeting the immovable object. Djokovic has been an unstoppable force this season. Nadal has been an immovable object at Roland Garros. Do you take current form or an impeachable legacy? 

Like most of us, Jon Wertheim of SI.com isn't quite sure himself, noting that "Nadal is moving better than he’s moved this entire year. He is clearly at home on the clay. The best-of-five format gives him margin for error and a greater chance to play himself out of rough patches. That’s the good news."

But he also added that Nadal hasn't exactly faced top competition to this point, and on Wednesday, the toughest competition awaits:

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There’s no question Nadal’s chances have been bolstered by his play these first rounds. And his businesslike approach—no real drama, no taxing matches—will help ensure that he is fresh. But is he ready for the world No. 1, who’s simply been steamrolling? And has been prepping for this match all year? Bring on Wednesday…..

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This year has always felt like the year Djokovic would finally end Nadal's dominance in France. The only thing that has really changed that might cause less confidence in that belief is that Nadal has looked quite good in the tournament. Djokovic certainly hasn't given any indication he isn't capable of winning this quarterfinal with his play thus far. 

Until somebody beats him again at Roland Garros, Nadal will remain the king of Paris. But it sure feels like Djokovic is leading the revolution and is prepared to take the throne for himself this year.

Let the battle begin.