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)
The way I look at it, Federer and Djokovic copped out to avoid the Rafa Steamroller!
Vamos Rafael!
So HAPPY !!!
VAMOS RAFA ! YOU ARE THE BEST !!!
YOU ARE MAKING HIS10RY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I was so emotional watching Rafa win the French Open for the 10th time. What an achievement. The presentation was exceptional, especially having Tony Nadal stand beside Rafa. Congratulations to Rafa & I wish him a lot more success in 2017.
Congratulations Rafa!!! So humble, so much fight, so much charisma. You’ve met your date with destiny. The king reigns supreme in all his glory! After all the ups and downs over the last two years with injuries and confidence issues, you deserve this trophy so much. 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆
The commentators said Stan was tired after the Murray match, but even if he wasn’t, the way Rafa has been playing this season, there was no way Stan was going to penetrate his defence. Rafa has improved his backhand, serve and depth of shot out of sight!
What a lovely montage of all his victories and it was really moving to see his Uncle Tony present him with the trophy and both standing side by side. Credit also to Carlos Moyà who encouraged Rafa to play outside his comfort zone and be more aggressive. I’m so emotional and, like all Rafa fans, I’m so happy today! Rafa has the momentum now going into the grass court season so the rest of the field had better watch out!
I wish the pundits out there would give Rafa all the credit he deserves. To me, this feit stands above Federer’s and they should finally consider Rafa as being at least on the same level in the conversation of the GOAT!
lorna,
Most of these pundits are anti nadal pro federer fans especially pat cash. So dont expect any credit from them
Mjus, of course you are right. The sports media are so biased towards Federer, but It’s just sickening and tiring to hear them go on and on and on about how god -like Federer is. Very sycophantic! Maybe that’s why he’s a little arrogant at times. It was great to hear that Jo Durie is in Rafa’s corner, saying how much she loved him!!!
Hi Lorna – Rafa has to be considered as the GOAT. He has achieved something today that may never be surpassed. It’s a different thing to Roger’s 18 slams entirely – someone could beat that in the future BUT 10 at the same major – unlikely. I agree with all you say.
Stan said he never had a chance. I feel for you, Stan.
RAFA DECIMA ROCKS
Come on, does anyone have the HD quality photo of “Bravo Rafa” in the ceremony.
I have been searchin everywhere…
I saw a good photo on the independent site if thats any help. If you Google Rafael Nadal, the independent article is there with that photo.
Have you found it? Is it the one of him in a jacket that reads “Brigade?”
Margo I think it’s the one saying bravo rafa which was spread out in the crowd during the ceremony. It was next to another that was spread out saying RG10. They were both spread out covering the crowd but were professionally made. Quite amazing. If it’s that one, it’s in the independent article with a load of other photos.
Bravo! Well done champ! Enhorabuena!
BRAVO RAFA CHAMPION KING OF CLAY AND TENNIS! 🎾💪🏼😃❤️🎉🍾👍🏻👏🏻🌟🏆 🔟🗼👑🇪🇸😘☀️
VAMOS ………………………..VAMOS………………………….VAMOS………………….SWEETHEART & CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR BRILLIANT TENTH FRENCH OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP VICTORY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) 🙂 ; ) ; ) : ) 🙂 BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) 🙂 : ) WI…………………………..WI…………………………….WI………………………………CHAMP RAFA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) 🙂 : ) : ) 😉 WE LOVE YOU & VERY VERY VERY HAPPY FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : ) : ) : ) VAMOS SWEETHEART & ENJOY EVERYTHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : ) : ) : KUDOS & VAMOS & MANY THANKS FOR BRINGING SO MUCH PASSION & FORTITUDE TO TENNIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : ) : ) : ) : ) LOVE YOU & WISHING YOU FANTASTIC CELEBRATIONS & FUN CELEBRATING YOUR BRILLIANT TENNIS WITH THE TEAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : ) : ) LOTS OF LOVE & HAPPINESS SWEETHEART & VAMOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : ) : ) : ) : ) : ) : ) VAMOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : ) : ) : ) : ) VAMOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : ) : ) ; ) XOXOXOXOXOXOXO : ) : ) : ) HAVE FUN BETWEEN TOURS & KEEP SMILING DEAR RAFA SWEETHEART!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : ) : ) : ) 🙂 : ) : ) WE LOVE YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ): ) : ) : ) BRILLIANT FEISTY VICTORY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) 🙂 ; ) ; ) : ) ENJOY YOUR INCREDIBLE HARD WORK & BEAUTIFUL TENNIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : ) : ) : )
I am overjoyed at this wonderful victory. To win his tenth French open title is amazing but to win it without dropping a single set is unbelievable.
Many congratulations to Rafa and also to his team, his family and his lovely girlfriend,who have all been there for him through the good times and the bad.
There’s nothing more I can say – for once I am lost for words. Too overcome….!!
Rafa my champs my hero the only man to win 10 title and 15th gran slam overall you’re phenomenal thanks Nadal for being in this sport and bringing joy to us fans I really appreciate you so I just want to say congrats Rafa and well done.
A big congratulations to you Rafa . So happy for you 👏👏👏
Bravo pour ton courage et ta détermination! Nous somes très heureux pour toi et totue ton équipe!
I’m so so happy, and so so proud of Rafa! My hero!
Holy sh#t! Rafa won the major without losing a set…..GOAT!!!!
Vamos Rafael your so amazing ang congratulations for the 10 times a championroland garros
LA DECIMA..so happy for you. Nobody deserves it more after all the injuries. Enjoy the moment and celebrate with you team and family <3 <3
Estoy de acuerdo el mejor no habra otro como nuestro champion muchas felicidades mi Rafa querido VAMOOOOS RAFA
C’mon Roger lets have a rematch!!!
Hay k rendirse a tus pies…ante el REY D LA TIERRA BATIDA!!!!!No hay otro como tu..EL MEJOR D TODOS LOS TIEMPOS!!!!!