Nadal now leads the Serbian 8-2 in their Roland Garros series. In the 2021 semi-finals, the Serbian eliminated the Spaniard in four gripping sets en route to his second Roland Garros title. But Djokovic is the only player who has defeated him twice on the Parisian clay.

Nadal has dominated the clay-court Grand Slam throughout his career, earning a jaw-dropping 13 titles entering 2022. They met for the third consecutive year at Roland Garros in 2022, when Nadal claimed victory in their 10th match at the Paris venue. New sensation Coco Gauff is out to follow up her recent WTA success with a first Grand Slam title, while Simona Halep has withdrawn from the tournament through injury.Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal have battled more times in their ATP Head2Head rivalry than any players in history. Serena Williams, who has won this title on three occasions, will attempt to win a record equalling 24th major and a Quadruple Career Grand Slam.Īshleigh Barty and Naomi Osaka will vie for the WTA number one singles ranking, with Barty retaining top spot if she reaches the final, regardless of Osaka’s result. Iga Świątek is the defending women’s singles champion having defeated Sofia Kenin in straight sets in last year’s final. Other familiar faces in action include Grigor Dimitrov, Casper Ruud, Dan Evans, Andrey Rublev and Roberto Bautista Agut, while 2016 finalist Andy Murray withdrew from the competition. Russia’s Daniil Medvedev is the number two seed, while Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece is targeting an eighth title of the season following on from his recent ATP Lyon triumph.įourth seed Dominic Thiem is out to go one better than his runner-up spot at Roland Garros in 20, while Germany’s Alexander Zverev looks to reach his second Grand Slam final. Swiss legend Federer is seeded number eight as he makes only his third competitive appearance of the season and bids to emulate his maiden success here back in 2009.

Novak Djokovic, who claimed a maiden French Open crown in 2016, returns to Roland Garros as the number one seed, having lost in a further four finals here. King of clay Nadal has won the French Open on a record 13 occasions and is unbeaten in the event since 2017 and remains tied with Roger Federer on 20 career Grand Slams. Rafael Nadal is the reigning men’s singles champion, having beaten rival Novak Djokovic in straight sets in last year’s final to claim his 20th career Grand Slam title. The historic clay court event comprises singles, doubles and mixed doubles play and will take place in Paris from May 30 to June 13.īoth the men’s and women’s events will feature 128 players battling it out for a prize pool of around €34 million in the 125th edition of the prestigious major. The second Grand Slam of the season sees the tennis elite head to Roland Garros for the 2021 French Open, and you can follow the latest results and schedule here.

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