Tennis: Nadal Beat Djokovic For 13th French Open Title, 20th Grand Slam
Rafael Nadal, a Spanish tennis player, on Sunday afternoon outclassed Novak Djokovic, his Serbian counterpart, to claim a record thirteenth French Open men’s singles title.
Rafael Nadal confirmed his supremacy on clay yet again as he romped to an astonishing 13th French Open title; beating his fierce rival, Novak Djokovic in straight sets.
Nadal won Sunday’s final 6-0, 6-2, 7-5.
Nadal, who has now won seven of their eighth matches in Paris, outplayed Djokovic in a three straight set thriller 6-0, 6-2, 7-5 at Rolland Garros, Paris.
Nadal created two set points for himself before he flew down a 115mph wide-ace to secure the first set in style. 6-0!
Sunday’s final was the 56th meeting between Djokovic and Nadal and expectations were understandably high for another blockbuster.
However, it was Nadal that took control of this particular final; winning the first two sets in ruthless fashion and even though Djokovic gave it a go in the third, the Spaniard was just unstoppable.
Nadal, who is the world number two, has now won his 20th major, which has seen him tie the all-time men’s record held by Roger Federer.
Sunday’s victory has also given the 34-year-old Spaniard a 100th match win in Paris against just two defeats in 15 years.
For Djokovic, his chase for an 18th Grand Slam title and a second French Open continues.
Despite Sunday’s loss, Djokovic, 33, still has a 29-27 edge over Nadal in their long-running rivalry.
For the 13th time…@RafaelNadal is King in Paris.#RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/ICbgLmYj0T
— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) October 11, 2020
