SPORT UPDATE TODAY ! Tennis French Open defeat Wawrinka, Rafael Nadal Records New French Open Record
PARIS - Rafael Nadal is still mighty on clay. Appearing in the final single-temple Grand Slam tournament French Open 2017 at the age of 31, he did not breathe Stanislas Wawrinka (32 years).
Yes, in a fight on the field Roland Garros, Sunday (11/6) night local time. Nadal dominated the final battle of the French Open 2017. Wawrinka he finished three straight sets, 6-2, 6-3 and 6-1 within one hour 27 minutes.
For Nadal, this is his 10th title (La Decima) at the French Open (2005-2008, 2010-2014, and 2017). There has never been a tennis player who can record the achievement on Roland Garros clay.

Nadal also carved a 10-0 set record when appearing in the final of the French Open. He has now won 15 Grand Slam titles, sharing with Pete Sampras second in the list of tennis players with the most Grand Slam trophy.
In addition to potentially stepping over Sampras's record, Nadal is now chasing Roger Federer's number-one record with 18 Grand Slam trophies. The Spaniard also has a chance to equal or pass the achievement of Margaret Court, the Australian tennis player as the tennis player with the most trophy nicks in a Grand Slam, which she posted via 11 wins at the Australian Open period 1960-1973.
Rafael Nadal with the French Open Grand Slam trophy 2017. (Photo-Reuters)
Now, Nadal records on Roland Garros claycourt to 79 wins and 2 losses since victory in 2005. Two defeats were awarded by Robin Soderling in 2009 and Novak Djokovic (2014).
"I have played my best game in various tournaments, but the feeling that I feel here (French Open) is impossible to describe, and you can not compare it (with other tournaments)," beber Nadal in his post-final French Open comments as The Guardian.
"The feeling of tension and adrenaline I feel on this pitch is unlikely to be compared (with other tournaments). This is the most important event in my career, "he added.
Then what Wawrinka said: "Rafa, I can not speak today. You (play) is too good. You are a great example, it is an honor to be able to fight you. Congratulations on your career. "
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