Download Rafael Nadal 13 French Open Titles Pictures. 1 novak djokovic all without losing a set. Open titles are one shy of the record shared by federer, pete sampras and jimmy connors.

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Now, like buses, two have come along at once. Rafael nadal during his match on sept. It's his 12th final at roland garros, having won the previous 11.

1 novak djokovic or austria's dominic thiem for a chance to extend his record 11 french open championships and claim an 18th major title that would nudge him closer to.

All statistics are according to the atp tour website. The tennis world waited seven months for the return of grand slams. This means that many many shots that would be absolute winners against everyone else are not against nadal because he slides so many feet to the left. He was not as dominant on clay courts this year and the rome title was a huge momentum piece for him in an otherwise lackluster clay court swing.