It took place at the Stade Roland Garros from 22 May to 5 June and consisted of events for professional players in singles, doubles and mixed doubles play. Andre Agassi had the pleasure of winning the French Open once in 1999. 2 Held as Madrid Masters (indoor hardcourt) from 2002–08, Shanghai Masters (outdoor hardcourt) 2009–present. But he came back and achieved this milestone in 2017 and won 2 more titles after that, taking his French Open tally to 12. 13

However, Nadal's attempts to play through a nagging wrist injury took its toll, and he was forced to pull out of his favorite tournament, the French Open, after two rounds. The 2016 French Open was a tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts.It was the 120th edition of the French Open and the second Grand Slam event of the year. That is one short of Roger Federer’s all-time record of 20. If both continue their winning ways, Djokovic could wind up meeting Nadal in the semifinals.Only two other Frenchmen have achieved the feat: Jean Borotra (103) and Henri Cochet (102), well before the Open era started.It didn't come easy for Tsonga, however, as he rallied from two sets down en route to a 6-7 (6), 3-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 victory on Court Philippe Chatrier to reach the third round for the eighth consecutive year.Also making it through to the third round were No. In the letter, he wrote, “Rafa, it took me most of my career to complete the herculean task of winning the French Open one time. "The fourth-seeded Nadal has 14 Grand Slam titles -- tied with Pete Sampras for second most behind Federer's 17 -- including a record nine at Roland Garros. "This season, the Spaniard has been in better form in the buildup to the French Open, winning titles in Monte Carlo and Barcelona.Nadal wasn't the only player adding milestones to his résumé Thursday.Djokovic won his 50th match at Roland Garros by defeating 161st-ranked qualifier "It was difficult for me tactically to dictate points because he's very talented," Djokovic said of the speedy Darcis. 1 Novak Djokovic is set to face nine-time French Open champion Rafael Nadal as he bids to land the title -- and complete his career grand slam.

"I think this year I played better than last year," said Nadal, who lost to "I've been able to play some really good matches against the best players in the world. 1 Held as Hamburg Masters (clay) until 2008, Madrid Masters (clay) 2009–present. Nadal has also won an all-time record 9 Masters 1000 titles in Rome, and 11 titles at the ATP 500 Barcelona Open. Jump to navigation Jump to search. PARIS -- Rafael Nadal became the eighth man in history to win 200 matches at Grand Slam tournaments with his second-round victory over Facundo Bagnis in the French Open on Thursday. In 2010, Nadal won the French Open plus all three clay court Masters 1000 events (Monte Carlo, Rome, Madrid) in the same calendar year, thus becoming the first, and only, player to complete the "Clay Slam". And in the process, he will finally put an end to the long-standing GOAT debate.2016 French Open: When Andre Agassi Wrote a Letter to Rafael NadalNASCAR Coca-Cola 600: On-track Incident Costs Chase Elliott the Win Second Time This Week“It’s a Shock For Me” – Garbine Muguruza Opens Up On Carlos Suarez Navarro’s Cancer Diagnosis“A Fighter”- Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Others Send Heartfelt Messages to Carla Suarez Navarro“Selfishness”: Rafael Nadal’s Uncle Slams Novak Djokovic’s New Player Association“Didn’t Really Think Too Much About It”: Naomi Osaka Opens up on Novak Djokovic’s New Players’ Union

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