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Unstoppable Rafael Nadal wins 13th French Open title – ties Roger Federer with 20 grand slam crowns
I woke up at 6am this morning thinking I was going to be watching a classic tennis match between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic at the French Open.
Instead I witnessed a beating.
Nadal was surprisingly dominant in his 6-0, 6-2, 7-5 drubbing of Djokovic. He not only won the French Open for the 13th time, he tied Roger Federer’s record of 20 grand slam titles overall.
It’s the fourth time he has won his favorite tournament without losing a set.
“The love story that I have with this city, and with this court, is unforgettable,” Nadal said. “Roland Garros means everything to me. I spent, here, the most important moments — or most of the most important moments — in my tennis career, no doubt about that.”
Djokovic said after the match: “What you are doing in this court is unbelievable. Not just this court — throughout your entire career, you’ve been a great champion. Today you showed why you are King of the Clay.”
Nadal improved to 100-2 at the French Open. In addition to his 13 titles there, he has four trophies at the US Open, two at Wimbledon and one at the Australian Open.
Federer reacted to Nadal’s accomplishment on social media: “I have always had the utmost respect for my friend Rafa as a person and as a champion. As my greatest rival over many years, I believe we have pushed each other to become better players. Therefore, it is a true honor for me to congratulate him on his 20th Grand Slam victory. I hope 20 is just another step on the continuing journey for both of us. Well done, Rafa. You deserve it.”
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Peter says:
t seems fitting that the sexiest man in tennis history hold the record for most major wins.. Much orefer he hol the title over “tiny meat” RF