Take a bow for Rafael Nadal!
The Spaniard tennis player has won the French Open title, not for the first but for the thirteenth time. Now, Nadal equals Roger Federer’s tally of 20 Grand Slams. With this win, he has become the first male tennis player to win four Grand Slams without dropping a set and also the first player to win 100 matches at Roland Garros. Too many feathers added to his cap!
1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ Roland-Garros match wins.
1️⃣3️⃣ Roland-Garros titles.
2️⃣0️⃣ Grand Slam titles.
1️⃣ @RafaelNadal.#RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/Lgu38j5F4C— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) October 11, 2020
To lift the French Open trophy, the King of clay court defeated world number one Novak Djokovic 6-0, 6-2, 7-5 in 2 hours and 41 minutes at Court Philippe-Chatrier in Paris. In three straight wins, Nadal claimed the trophy and this is a record in itself!
Champion of French Open, Rafael Nadal has shocked everyone with his comeback performance including opponents Djokovic and Federer. The Swiss star also penned a note to congratulate Nadal on achieving so many milestones in just one match. Showing true sportsmanship, on and off the court, read the post:
Super happy with his achievements, Rafael Nadal also shared a video from his dressing room where he thanked his fans for their unconditional love and endless support while praying for everyone who was fighting against the deadly coronavirus. Watch the Roland Garros winner’s sweet message:
