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French Open: Rafael Nadal crushes Novak Djokovic in final

Sunday, 11 October 2020 19:55

ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT / AFP

Rafael Nadal clinched his 13th French Open title with a 6-0, 6-2, 7-5 win over top seed Novak Djokovic in the final.

It was his 100th match win on the clay in Paris, and his 27th from 56 showdowns with the Serb.

The Spaniard has now equalled Roger Federer's all-time record of 20 Grand Slam titles.

Djokovic was again bidding to become the first man in the Open Era to win all four majors twice. It was his first defeat from his past six major finals.

🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆@RafaelNadal conquers Novak Djokovic 6-0 6-2 7-5 to remain perfect in Paris finals and earn title 1️⃣3️⃣ at #RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/lzOz5dmoqQ
— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) October 11, 2020

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