Updated: October 12, 2020 3:44:42 am
Rafael Nadal celebrates winning the final match of the French Open tennis tournament against Serbian Novak Djokovic in three sets. (AP)
Rafael Nadal destroyed Novak Djokovic 6-0, 6-2, 7-5 to win his 13th French Open on Sunday. With this victory, he also equaled Roger Federer with 20 Grand Slam titles. World number one Djokovic fell behind with 17 Grand Slam titles.
In what was his 56th encounter, Djokovic was completely outclassed by the Spaniard and when the ‘King of Clay’ finished him off with an ace, it meant that surprisingly, he did not yield a set at the 2020 French Open.
“The love story I have with this city, and with this court, is unforgettable,” Nadal said in the post-match presentation.
Wishes and tributes to El Niño from around the world and here are the best reactions after his memorable victory:
Congratulations to the King of Clay @Rafael Nadal. Winning 13 Slams in Paris is extraordinary, a Grand Slam finale fitting for a challenging year. You are an inspiration Rafa, gentle and great. For 20 majors. 🚀
– Rod Laver (@rodlaver) October 11, 2020
– Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) October 11, 2020
20-20 TO END 2020!@Rafael Nadal ties @Roger FedererAll-time record by winning his 20th Grand Slam men’s singles championship.
No. 2 Nadal defeats World No. 1 @DjokerNole 6-0, 6-2, 7-5 for his 13th @Roland Garros title, hundredth #Roland Garros win and 999 @ATPTour victory.
– ATP Media Information (@ATPMediaInfo) October 11, 2020
Rafaaaaaaaa 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾. Without words 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
– Rohan Bopanna (@rohanbopanna) October 11, 2020
Rafa wins his thirteenth French Open title!
This is getting more and more ridiculous!
– Somdev Devvarman (@SomdevD) October 11, 2020
One of his best performances on clay! The southern leg looked exceptional today @Rafael Nadal congratulations on your 20th grand slam and calling @Roger Federer great record! What an amazing milestone #Roland Garros 🏆
– Yuvraj Singh (@ YUVSTRONG12) October 11, 2020
Pure power 👊@Rafael Nadal #Roland Garros pic.twitter.com/wMNR9VfH83
– Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) October 11, 2020
Something magical about Nadal’s jerk, jerk, jerk, pinch, fold, pinch and fold that always calms my nerves 😂 #Roland Garros pic.twitter.com/QCDaDxAWyO
– Statistician (@Shreya_Sagwal) October 11, 2020
‘He just adopted clay; I was born in her, molded by her ‘#Roland Garros | @Rafael Nadal pic.twitter.com/WvZOPKaQ2M
– Davis Cup (@DavisCup) October 11, 2020
Match point so far. #Roland Garros
Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic Men Single Final French Open. pic.twitter.com/UXBHSi1Dck
– Sen Petr Hills (@ 20thdisciple) October 11, 2020
Running out of words to describe this man …
Please help us 👇#Roland Garros • @Rafael Nadal pic.twitter.com/Xcwj6UQKRB
– ITF (@ITF_Tennis) October 11, 2020
Do you remember when rafa beat Roger 61, 63, 60 in the final in France?
That was in 2008 🤯 pic.twitter.com/Te5McYHKQY
No more superlatives to describe this guy over a decade ago .. 13 French opens 🤷🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️ .. outrageous !! https://t.co/iBjbBeeMGH
– Mahesh Bhupathi (@Maheshbhupathi) October 11, 2020
– Somdev Devvarman (@SomdevD) October 11, 2020
Notably, Nadal’s victory was also the 100th victory of his career at Roland Garros. The Spaniard now boasts a 100-2 win-loss record in the tournament.
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