Nadal successfully defends his French Open title - beats Novak Djokovic

Runner up Djokovic (left) and French Open winner Rafael Nadal (right)

It was a great day for Rafael Nadal of Spain to beat world no.2 Novak Djokovic of Serbia to successfully defend his French Open title for the record fifth time in a row and record ninth time in total. The win today adds up his Grand Slam titles to 14, only three lesser than that of Roger Federer and equaling record of Pete Sampras. 

Nadal having lost the first set 3-6 to Djokovic, came back to his game and form and forced the Serb to succumb to his form of game and won the next three sets 7–5, 6–2, 6–4 to defend his title.

He now tops the French Open winners as Max Decugis of open era has won the French Open title eight times and Bjorn Borg won for six times.

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Nadal Wins US Open 2013

Oh boy what a final it was tonight between the world nos 1 and 2 at the Arthur Ashe Stadium, Flushing Meadows, New York America. Those who saw it would cherish it for long time to come - those who missed watching it, missed one of the greatest tennis final ever.

Nadal getting ready to serve for the match point

World no.2 Rafael Nadal was simply at his best to beat Novak Djokovic, world no.1 and 2012 years finalist 62-3-6, 6-4 and 6-1.

This is Nadal's second US Open title and his 13th career Grand Slam championship - and a very well deserved one. He has won 10 titles and runs his record to 22-0 on hard courts and 60-3 on the season. He is now four Grand Slams short of Federer's 17 - he seems to have recovered from his ailing knee and is in good form. It remains to be seen in coming years if he can overtake Federer and become a legend of the tennis world.

He beat Djokovic 6–4, 5–7, 6–4, 6–2 in 2010 to win his first US Open title. The pattern is the same, winning first set, losing the second and then winning the nest two sets to win the title.

However, Djokovic took revenge the very next year and beat the defending champion Nadal 6–2, 6–4, 6–7(3–7), 6–1 to win his first US Open title - but lost the title to Andy Murray 7–6^(12–10), 7–5, 2–6, 3–6, 6–2 in the following year 2012.

Djokovic speaks after his defeat at Arthur Ashe stadium

When asked how he felt playing with Rafa at the end of the match, Djokovic said:

"Obviously I want to congratulate Rafa and his team. He was too good, he definitely deserved to win this match and the trophy. Obviously, it's disappointing to lose a match like this. Again, it was a huge privilege and an honour to fight for this trophy. I will definitely be coming back next year. Thank you guys for supporting."

Speaking at the end of the match Nadal praised Djokovic for a fine play and well contested finale:

"First thing, I'm very, very emotional. All of my team knows how much this match today means to me. Playing against Novak is always a very special feeling and nobody brings my game to the limit like he does. Congratulations, you are an amazing player having an amazing career. I'm sure you will finish your career being one of the best in history. Best of luck to you and your team for the rest of the year and the years ahead."

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