Rafael Nadal clinched a record seventh French Open title on Monday, defeating world number one Novak Djokovic 6-4, 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 and shattering the Serb’s dream of Grand Slam history.
Rafael Nadal wins 7th French titlePARIS, FRANCE – JUNE 11: Rafael Nadal of Spain poses with the Coupe des Mousquetaires trophy in the men’s singles final against Novak Djokovic of Serbia during day 16 of the French Open at Roland Garros on June 11, 2012 in Paris, France.Rafael Nadal wins 7th French titleSpain’s Rafael Nadal celebrates with his trophy after winning against Serbia’s Novak Djokovic their Men’s Singles final tennis match during the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium, on June 11, 2012 in Paris.Rafael Nadal wins 7th French titleSpain's Rafael Nadal celebrates with his mother Ana Maria Parera (top L), sister Maria Isabel Nadal … Read MoreSpain’s Rafael Nadal celebrates with his mother Ana Maria Parera (top L), sister Maria Isabel Nadal (top R), and his staff members after winning against Serbia’s Novak Djokovic their Men’s Singles final tennis match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium, on June 11, 2012 in Paris.Read LessRafael Nadal wins 7th French titlePARIS, FRANCE – JUNE 11: Rafael Nadal of Spain poses with the Coupe des Mousquetaires trophy in front of the Eiffel Tower after his victory against Novak Djokovic of Serbia during day 16 of the French Open at Roland Garros on June 11, 2012 in Paris, France.Rafael Nadal wins 7th French titlePARIS, FRANCE – JUNE 11: Rafael Nadal of Spain poses with the Coupe des Mousquetaires trophy after his victory against Novak Djokovic of Serbia during day 16 of the French Open at Roland Garros on June 11, 2012 in Paris, France.Rafael Nadal wins 7th French titlePARIS, FRANCE – JUNE 11: Rafael Nadal of Spain poses with the Coupe des Mousquetaires trophy in the men’s singles final against Novak Djokovic of Serbia during day 16 of the French Open at Roland Garros on June 11, 2012 in Paris, France.Rafael Nadal wins 7th French titlePARIS, FRANCE – JUNE 11: (L-R) Rafael Nadal’s mother Ana Maria Perera, sister Isabel Nadal and girlfriend Xisca Perello applaud during his men’s singles final against Novak Djokovic of Serbia during day 16 of the French Open at Roland Garros on June 11, 2012 in Paris, France.Rafael Nadal wins 7th French titlePARIS, FRANCE – JUNE 11: Rafael Nadal of Spain plays a backhand in the men’s singles final against Novak Djokovic of Serbia during day 16 of the French Open at Roland Garros on June 11, 2012 in Paris, France.Rafael Nadal wins 7th French titlePARIS, FRANCE – JUNE 11: Rafael Nadal of Spain poses with the Coupe des Mousquetaires and ball girls and boys after the men’s singles final against Novak Djokovic of Serbia during day 16 of the French Open at Roland Garros on June 11, 2012 in Paris, France.Rafael Nadal wins 7th French titlePARIS, FRANCE – JUNE 11: Novak Djokovic of Serbia plays a forehand during the men’s singles final against Rafael Nadal of Spain on day 16 of the French Open at Roland Garros on June 11, 2012 in Paris, France.