Two modern era tennis gladiators will lock horns at the red clay at Roland Garros as World No.1 and top seed Novak Djokovic takes on 12-time champion Rafael Nadal in the men’s singles finals of the French Open later on Sunday evening. ALSO READ | French Open 2020: 19-Year-Old Iga Swiatek Wins Her First Grand Slam Singles Title; Beats Sofia Kenin 6-4, 6-1
It could not be a grander affair and high voltage encounter in the men’s singles finals as two of the greatest exponents of clay-court tennis over the past decade vie for yet another grand slam title at the iconic Court Philippe-Chatrier in the French Capital Paris.
Nadal booked a place in his 13th finals at French Open with a straight-set win over Argentine Diego Schwartzman, Djokovic had to fend off a stiff challenge from 5th seed Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas in a marathon 5-set semifinal encounter.
The decade-long rivalry between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal is arguably one of the fiercest in the modern era of the game.
Nadal and Djokovic will be clashing against each other for a record 56th time on the tour and face each other for a record-equalling ninth time in a grand slam final.
While Djokovic has the slight edge over Nadal in their overall head to head, winning 29 out of their previous 55 meetings, it is the Spaniard who has dominated the Serb at his favourite red clay at Roland Garros and the grand slams at large (9-6).
Ahead of the high octane men’s singles finals between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, a look at their how do the stats and past records stack up between the finalists
Nadal and Djokovic On Cusp Of Major Milestones
A 13th title for 19-time Grand Champion Rafael Nadal at the French Open will equal him with Swiss Maestro Roger Federer for the most men’s singles grand slam titles (20). Meanwhile, Djokovic can draw closer to Roger Federer (20) and Rafael Nadal’s tally (19) by pocketing his 18th Grand Slam title
Nadal Greatest French Open Champion With 12 Titles, Djokovic Has One Title
Nadal, who is the most successful French Open champion with a staggering twelve titles at the slam eyes a record-extending thirteenth title.
Nadal has won twelve French Open titles (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010,
Djokovic bids to win a second title at Roland Garros after emerging champion in 2016.
Nadal Has Beaten Djokovic in 2 French Open Champions
The men’s singles final at French Open will be the third time Nadal and Djokovic play in the title clash at Roland Garros.
Nadal came out triumphant against Djokovic in the last two finals played out between these fierce rivals, beating the Serb in the 2012 and 2014 men’s singles finals.
Rafael Nadal holds the winning edge over Novak Djokovic on the red clay at Roland Garros with a 6-1 win record over him in their previous seven Roland Garros encounters.Nadal Dominates Djokovic On His Favourite Clay Surface Nadal has enjoyed overwhelming success against Djokovic on his favourite clay surface, beating ‘Djoko’ 17 times in their past 24 encounters.
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