With the French Open set to start Sunday without either Nadal (who is injured) or Federer (who is retired) for the first time since 1998, Djokovic finally gets the chance to lead the career ...

Rafael Nadal won the French Open for a record ninth time, defeating rival Novak Djokovic in four sets Sunday in the men's final.

Rafael Nadal won the French Open for a record ninth time, defeating rival Novak Djokovic in four sets Sunday in the men's final.

Rafael Nadal won the French Open for a record ninth time, defeating rival Novak Djokovic in four sets Sunday in the men's final.

In addition to his gold medal, only three of Djokovic's titles have come at the French Open. With Djokovic's 100 wins, only Rafael Nadal has more victories at Roland-Garros.

Rafael Nadal faced Jannik Sinner during the 2021 French Open, still very much at the height of his career and coming off a title defence from the year before.

Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray all reached the fourth round at the French Open with straight-set victories Saturday.

Nadal also beat Djokovic in the 2012 final, and the 2013 semifinals. In all, Nadal leads Djokovic 6-0 at the French Open, 9-3 at major tournaments, and 23-19 in total.

Jannik Sinner advanced to the Round of 16 at the US Open, achieving an incredible feat that only Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Boris Becker have accomplished.

In addition to his gold medal, only three of Djokovic's titles have come at the French Open. With Djokovic's 100 wins, only Rafael Nadal has more victories at Roland-Garros.