Rafael Nadal has won Roland Garris for the tenth time — how amazing!
Our champ went head-to-head against Stan Wawrinka and emerged a champion. The final result was 6-2, 6-3, 6-1.
Rafa is the first man ever to win a major title ten times, taking his Grand Slam total to 15. He extended his incredible run at Roland Garros to 79 wins and just two defeats in the last 12 years.
Rafa:
It was an incredible win, this win, this tenth win, is very special. Thank you very much. I’m very emotional, I’m sorry my French is very bad.
I play my best in all events but the feeling I have here is impossible to describe and you can’t compare it. The nerves and adrenaline I feel on this court is impossible to compare. It’s the most important event in my career.
When the ATP rankings are issued on Monday, our champ will climb to No. 2.
Cheers to Rafa!
More to follow…
Switzerland’s Stanislas Wawrinka (L) and Spain’s Rafael Nadal pose before their final tennis match at the Roland Garros 2017 French Open on June 11, 2017 in Paris. / AFP PHOTO / Eric FEFERBERG (June 10, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Stan Wawrinka and Spain’s Rafael Nadal pose for a photograph before the final. Photograph: Benoit Tessier/Reuters
Rafael Nadal of Spain plays a forehand during the mens singles final match against Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland on day fifteen of the 2017 French Open at Roland Garros on June 11, 2017 in Paris, France. (June 10, 2017 – Source: Adam Pretty/Getty Images Europe)
Rafael Nadal of Spain looks on during the mens singles final match against Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland on day fifteen of the 2017 French Open at Roland Garros on June 11, 2017 in Paris, France. (June 10, 2017 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Europe)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal returns the ball to Switzerland’s Stanislas Wawrinka during their men final tennis match at the Roland Garros 2017 French Open on June 11, 2017 in Paris. / AFP PHOTO / CHRISTOPHE SIMON (June 10, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Rafael Nadal of Spain looks on during the mens singles final match against Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland on day fifteen of the 2017 French Open at Roland Garros on June 11, 2017 in Paris, France. (June 10, 2017 – Source: Julian Finney/Getty Images Europe)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates a point during the mens singles final match against Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland on day fifteen of the 2017 French Open at Roland Garros on June 11, 2017 in Paris, France. (June 10, 2017 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Europe)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates a point during the mens singles final match against Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland on day fifteen of the 2017 French Open at Roland Garros on June 11, 2017 in Paris, France. (June 10, 2017 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Europe)
Xisca Perello girlfriend of Rafael Nadal of Spain watches on from Court Philippe Chatrier during the mens singles final match between Rafael Nadal of Spain and Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland on day fifteen of the 2017 French Open at Roland Garros on June 11, 2017 in Paris, France. (June 10, 2017 – Source: Julian Finney/Getty Images Europe)
A detailed view of Rafael Nadals trainers during the mens singles final match against Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland on day fifteen of the 2017 French Open at Roland Garros on June 11, 2017 in Paris, France. (June 10, 2017 – Source: Julian Finney/Getty Images Europe)
Rafael Nadal of Spain in action during the mens singles final match against Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland on day fifteen of the 2017 French Open at Roland Garros on June 11, 2017 in Paris, France. (June 10, 2017 – Source: Julian Finney/Getty Images Europe)
Coaching staff of Rafael Nadal, Toni Nadal and Carlos Moya watch on during the mens singles final match between Rafael Nadal of Spain and Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland day fifteen of the 2017 French Open at Roland Garros on June 11, 2017 in Paris, France. (June 10, 2017 – Source: Julian Finney/Getty Images Europe)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal reacts winning a point against Switzerland’s Stanislas Wawrinka during the men’s final tennis match at the Roland Garros 2017 French Open on June 11, 2017 in Paris. / AFP PHOTO / FRANCOIS XAVIER MARIT (June 10, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates victory following the mens singles final against Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland on day fifteen of the 2017 French Open at Roland Garros on June 11, 2017 in Paris, France. (June 10, 2017 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Europe)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal celebrates after winning the men’s final tennis match against Switzerland’s Stanislas Wawrinka at the Roland Garros 2017 French Open on June 11, 2017 in Paris. / AFP PHOTO / CHRISTOPHE SIMON (June 10, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates match point and victory during the men’s singles final against Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland on day fifteen of the French Open at Roland Garros on June 11, 2017 in Paris, France. (June 10, 2017 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Europe)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal celebrates after winning the men’s final tennis match against Switzerland’s Stanislas Wawrinka at the Roland Garros 2017 French Open on June 11, 2017 in Paris. / AFP PHOTO / CHRISTOPHE SIMON (June 10, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal reacts winning against Switzerland’s Stanislas Wawrinka during the men’s final tennis match at the Roland Garros 2017 French Open on June 11, 2017 in Paris. / AFP PHOTO / FRANCOIS XAVIER MARIT (June 10, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal celebrates after winning the men’s final tennis match against Switzerland’s Stanislas Wawrinka at the Roland Garros 2017 French Open on June 11, 2017 in Paris. / AFP PHOTO / CHRISTOPHE SIMON (June 10, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal celebrates after winning the men’s final tennis match against Switzerland’s Stanislas Wawrinka at the Roland Garros 2017 French Open on June 11, 2017 in Paris. / AFP PHOTO / CHRISTOPHE SIMON (June 10, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal reacts winning against Switzerland’s Stanislas Wawrinka during the men’s final tennis match at the Roland Garros 2017 French Open on June 11, 2017 in Paris. / AFP PHOTO / FRANCOIS XAVIER MARIT (June 10, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Parents of Rafael Nadal, Sebastain Nadal & Ana Maria Parera share a hug following their sons victory in the mens singles final against Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland on day fifteen of the 2017 French Open at Roland Garros on June 11, 2017 in Paris, France. (June 10, 2017 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Europe)
People wave a giant flag after Spain’s Rafael Nadal won a record 10th French Open title against Stan Wawrinka in their final on June 11 June, 2017 in Paris. / AFP PHOTO / GABRIEL BOUYS (June 10, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates victory with the trophy following the mens singles final against Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland on day fifteen of the 2017 French Open at Roland Garros on June 11, 2017 in Paris, France. (June 10, 2017 – Source: Julian Finney/Getty Images Europe)
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Rafael Nadal of Spain holds the trophy after victory with coach Toni Nadal looks on during the men’s singles final against Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland on day fifteen of the French Open at Roland Garros on June 11, 2017 in Paris, France. (June 10, 2017 – Source: Julian Finney/Getty Images Europe)
Rafael Nadal of Spain grabs the trophy after victory as coach Toni Nadal looks on during the men’s singles final against Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland on day fifteen of the French Open at Roland Garros on June 11, 2017 in Paris, France. (June 10, 2017 – Source: Julian Finney/Getty Images Europe)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates victory with the trophy following the mens singles final against Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland on day fifteen of the 2017 French Open at Roland Garros on June 11, 2017 in Paris, France. (June 10, 2017 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Europe)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal poses with his trophy after winning the men’s final tennis match against Switzerland’s Stanislas Wawrinka at the Roland Garros 2017 French Open on June 11, 2017 in Paris. / AFP PHOTO / Eric FEFERBERG (June 10, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal poses with his trophy after winning the men’s final tennis match against Switzerland’s Stanislas Wawrinka at the Roland Garros 2017 French Open on June 11, 2017 in Paris. / AFP PHOTO / Thomas SAMSON (June 10, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal poses with his trophy after winning the men’s final tennis match against Switzerland’s Stanislas Wawrinka at the Roland Garros 2017 French Open on June 11, 2017 in Paris. / AFP PHOTO / Eric FEFERBERG (June 10, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates victory with the trophy following the mens singles final against Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland on day fifteen of the 2017 French Open at Roland Garros on June 11, 2017 in Paris, France. (June 10, 2017 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Europe)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates victory with the trophy following the mens singles final against Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland on day fifteen of the 2017 French Open at Roland Garros on June 11, 2017 in Paris, France. (June 10, 2017 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Europe)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal bites his trophy after winning the men’s final tennis match against Switzerland’s Stanislas Wawrinka at the Roland Garros 2017 French Open on June 11, 2017 in Paris. / AFP PHOTO / Eric FEFERBERG (June 10, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal poses with the trophy after winning the men’s final tennis match against Switzerland’s Stanislas Wawrinka at the Roland Garros 2017 French Open on June 11, 2017 in Paris. / AFP PHOTO / GABRIEL BOUYS (June 10, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal poses with his trophy after winning the men’s final tennis match against Switzerland’s Stanislas Wawrinka at the Roland Garros 2017 French Open on June 11, 2017 in Paris. / AFP PHOTO / Eric FEFERBERG (June 10, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates victory with the trophy following the mens singles final against Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland on day fifteen of the 2017 French Open at Roland Garros on June 11, 2017 in Paris, France. (June 10, 2017 – Source: Julian Finney/Getty Images Europe)
Rafael Nadal of Spain poses for selfie photograph as he celebrates victory after the men’s singles final against Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland on day fifteen of the French Open at Roland Garros on June 11, 2017 in Paris, France. (June 10, 2017 – Source: Julian Finney/Getty Images Europe)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates victory with the ball boys and girls following the mens singles final against Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland on day fifteen of the 2017 French Open at Roland Garros on June 11, 2017 in Paris, France. (June 10, 2017 – Source: Adam Pretty/Getty Images Europe)
Rafael Nadal of Spain poses with the trophy and his team following victory for the 10th time in the mens singles final match against on day fifteen of the 2017 French Open at Roland Garros on June 11, 2017 in Paris, France. (June 10, 2017 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Europe)
Rafael Nadal of Spain and his Dad, Sebastian Nadal, hold the winners trophy following the mens singals final match between Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland and Rafael Nadal of Spain on day fifteen of the 2017 French Open at Roland Garros on June 11, 2017 in Paris, France. (June 10, 2017 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Europe)
Thank you, Rafa. On behalf of all the hardened tennis watchers, of all the young generation of tennis enthusiasts, of all the sporting world followers, and on behalf of all your supporters and fans all over the world — thank you for the love of and excellence in sports that you have embraced and you taught all of us to love more and embrace more. Thank you for showing the children all over the world that you can be a perfect athlete as you continue to work hard and overcome all the physical, emotional and mental imperfections of a human being.
Congratulations on OUR tenth at Roland Garros.