2 seed destroyed world No. Before that, Stan Wawrinka’s win at the 2016 U.S. Open was the most recent by someone outside the “Big 3.”. Obviously I am not so pleased with the way I played, but I was definitely over-played today by a better player on the court.”, I'm a Basketball and Tennis insider who contributes to The New York Times, NJ Advance Media and newspapers nationwide. Serbian ace Novak Djokovic takes on Spaniard Rafael Nadal in the final of French Open 2020 at the Court Philippe-Chatrier on Sunday. 1 and his 37-1 record this year heading into the final, he could not match Nadal’s level on Court Phillipe-Chatrier. Singles Final against Novak Djokovic of Serbia on day fifteen of the 2020 French Open at Roland Garros on October 11, 2020 in Paris, France. The Serb indicated all he plans is to hold his No.1 Spot and not let his rival Rafael Nadal pick more points, it is expected that Djokovic will play a full-clay court season as Nadal is likely to gain more points there, though Nadal had dropped a lot of points from the clay season in 2019. I thought we lost quite a bit of time." And the love story I started with this city and this court is unforgettable.”. Serbian ace Novak Djokovic takes on Spaniard Rafael Nadal in the final of French Open 2020 at the Court Philippe-Chatrier on Sunday. How to Buy Australian Open 2021 Tickets & What is Ticket Prices, Australian Open 2021 Prize Money (Revealed). “Every four years you get a chance to be part of the most historic sports events in the history of the sport. After winning the ATP cup and eighth Australian Open earlier this year, Novak Djokovic regained his World No. Photograph:( ", Watch Djokovic grab mop and start drying wet court. "If you have a roof why not use it. 100: Nadal is now an almost incomprehensible 100-2 at Roland Garros, his only losses coming to Robin Soderling (2009) and Djokovic (2015). All Rights Reserved. Djokovic takes home $947,166. “I know this is a court that I have been playing well [on] for such a long time, so that helps. “I've played [Rafa] more than I [have] played any other player in my professional career,” said Djokovic. Clear today was for me, that’s part of the game. Djokovic is looking forward to becoming the first man in the Open Era to win all four Grand Slam titles on multiple occasions, whereas, Nadal aims to equal Federer’s Grand Slam titles record. Novak Djokovic sailed into the fourth round of the French Open 2020 tournament for the 11th consecutive year but the match was marred by a controversy of not closing the roof due to rain. In India, French Open will be broadcasted LIVE on Star Sports 2 and Star Sports Select 2. If he captures another Masters title this year he will join Nadal (35 Masters titles) with the most titles in tennis history. But in what was a controversial scene, one side of the court was wet while another was dry as the roof slowly closed in Paris and Djokovic even helped the mop-up operation. Nadal leads the series at Roland Garros 6-1. Novak Djokovic is the only man to win all 9 Masters Title. Here’s a breakdown of Nadal’s historic accomplishment by the numbers: 20: Long time rivals Nadal and Federer are now tied atop the all-time men’s list with 20 Grand Slam titles. Although it wasn’t perfect, the Serbian explained on court after the match that he keeps things in perspective. Serbian ace Novak Djokovic takes on Spaniard Rafael Nadal in the final of French Open 2020 at the Court Philippe-Chatrier on Sunday. Also read: Iga Swiatek wins French Open 2020 to become Poland's first Grand Slam singles champion. Postpone board exams 2021 to May, reduce syllabus: Delhi govt tells CBSE, JEE Advanced 2020: Students who missed exam to reappear in 2021. Also read: Iga Swiatek wins French Open 2020 to become Poland's first Grand Slam singles champion. I thought we lost quite a bit of time. Sportingfree - Latest Sports News, Highlights & Live Updates. Djokovic, like 12-time champion Rafa Nadal, has reached the fourth round without the loss of a set although things will toughen up with powerful Russian Karen Khachanov up next. The tournament will also be streamed LIVE on Disney+ Hotstar. “I've played [Rafa] more than I [have] played any other player in my professional career,” said Djokovic. Member of Maldives opposition party PNC arrested in drug bust. Rafael Nadal remains the undisputed King of Clay. AFP Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 53: The “Big 3” of Federer, Nadal and Djokovic have now won 53 of the last 62 majors and 15 of the most recent French Opens. Novak Djokovic hatte im Viertelfinalmatch gegen Pablo Carreno Busta vor allem zu Beginn mit körperlichen Problemen zu kämpfen. He won a bronze medal in Beijing 2008 Olympics. The 17 time Grand Slam Champion is an illustrious Hardcourt Specialist and is also making his name in the clay-court arena. Nadal currently leads the head-to-head on clay 6-1 against Djokovic. Djokovic remains in third at 17. Dubai Duty-Free Tennis Championships (Feb 24 – 29), Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters (April 13 – 19), International BNL d’ Italia (May 11 – 17), Roland Garros / French Open (May 24 – June 7), Roland Garros / French Open (Mon, 21 Sep, 2020 – Sun, 11 Oct, 2020), Novak Djokovic representing Serbia said he expects “fun” games in this year’s Olympics, ”Olympics are always bringing something extraordinary,” he said. Novak Djokovic was rarely extended by his 153rd-ranked opponent and even found time to double up as a court sweeper when the match was briefly interrupted by rain. Serbian ace Novak Djokovic takes on Spaniard Rafael Nadal in the finals of French Open 2020 at the Court Philippe-Chatrier on Sunday. Djokovic was surprised the roof had not been closed earlier. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images). The 34-year-old Spaniard surprised the tennis world not just by winning the French Open again, but in the way he did it. PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 11: Rafael Nadal of Spain (L) embraces Novak Djokovic of Serbia at the net ... [+] following victory in their Men's Singles Final on day fifteen of the 2020 French Open at Roland Garros on October 11, 2020 in Paris, France. ). Your email address will not be published. “Yeah, have been very tough year but win here means everything to me, no?” Nadal said on court. There’s a lot of storytelling, a lot of fun.”. Iga Swiatek wins French Open 2020 to become Poland's first Grand Slam singles champion, Premier League clubs reject 'Project Big Picture', Vietnam cancels 2020 F1 race due to COVID-19 pandemic, 'Universe Boss' Gayle ready to rock after strong start in IPL. My family lives in Manhattan with our dog. No doubt about that....For me, just play here is a true inspiration, no? He has certainly not been wasting any time so far in the French capital and once play resumed the outcome was never in doubt, although Galan did make the world number one work up a sweat with some courageous tennis of his own. The next closest man is Bjorn Borg with six French titles. You never really get a chance to, other than in the Olympics, to sit next to all the elite athletes from their sports and dine with them and just exchange experiences and knowledge and everything. “We love Roger, but if he adds to the 20, that would be absolutely amazing,” John McEnroe said on NBC. We played plenty of times together, that’s part of the game. Photograph:( Novak Djokovic defeated Colombian Daniel Galan 6-0,6-3,6-2 to advance to the fourth round of the French Open 2020 where he will now face Karen Kachanov. “I spent here the most important moments, or most of the most important moments, in my tennis career. Nadal currently leads the head-to-head on clay 6-1 against Djokovic. I'm a Basketball and Tennis insider who contributes to The New York Times, NJ Advance Media and newspapers nationwide. Dominic Thiem broke a string of 13 straight major titles by the trio when he won the U.S. Open last month. Novak Djokovic started the season by playing the Mubadala World Tennis Championship, an exhibition tournament from 19 to 21 December 2019. Novak Djokovic 2020 Schedule confirmed, check what tournament is Djokovic playing next? The Serbian confirmed he will play in this year’s edition of Miami Open and Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters, Djokovic has an excellent record in the Miami Open and holds the joint record for most titles at the event. Nadal currently leads the head-to-head on clay 6-1 against Djokovic. 13: Djokovic had 13 unforced errors in the first set, when he was broken three times.