Rafael Nadal celebrates with his family and coaching staff after entering the history books at the French Open.
Nadal's record —
Rafael Nadal celebrates with his family and coaching staff after entering the history books at the French Open.
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The Spaniard became the first male player to win the clay-court tournament seven times, moving clear of Bjorn Borg after completing a rain-delayed victory over world No. 1 Novak Djokovic.
Seventh heaven —
The Spaniard became the first male player to win the clay-court tournament seven times, moving clear of Bjorn Borg after completing a rain-delayed victory over world No. 1 Novak Djokovic.
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Nadal lifted the Coupe des Mousquetaires trophy for the seventh time in eight years at a tournament where he has lost only once in 53 matches.
The King of Roland Garros —
Nadal lifted the Coupe des Mousquetaires trophy for the seventh time in eight years at a tournament where he has lost only once in 53 matches.
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Djokovic had been seeking to become the first man since Rod Laver in 1969 to hold all four grand slam titles.
Djokovic denied —
Djokovic had been seeking to become the first man since Rod Laver in 1969 to hold all four grand slam titles.
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Wet weather in Paris was a constant concern for the players. The final was held over from Sunday, then Nadal won six of nine games played on Monday despite another downpour.
The rain game —
Wet weather in Paris was a constant concern for the players. The final was held over from Sunday, then Nadal won six of nine games played on Monday despite another downpour.
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