Know about Rafael Nadal record at the French Open, number of titles and much more
The 126th edition of the Roland Garros tournament has just said goodbye on Sunday when newly turned 36-year-old Rafael Nadal broke his records.
How Many French Open Titles Does Rafael Nadal Have, Record On Clay, Results, Wins And Grand Slams
The legendary player from Spain bagged his 22nd Grand Slam which is the most in men’s singles history surpassing his own record of 21 which he clenched in January at the Australian Open. The player is two Grand Slams ahead of rivals Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic, each having 20.
Nadal also won a record-extending 14th Grand Slam at the French Open making him the only one to have won that much of majors in Paris, France. There is a reason why he is known as the “King of Clay”. The Spaniard made it possible by coming past Norwegian Casper Ruud in straight sets with a score of 6-3, 6-3, 6-0.
Rafael Nadal’s Record On Clay
Rafael Nadal is known as the ” King of Clay” for a reason. Let us have a look at his records on this surface.
The majority of French Open victories
Rafael Nadal’s record for the most French Open victories has been extended to 14 in 2022. With six titles, Bjorn Borg is the best player in the Open era after him. At the moment, no other active player has won more than two French Opens.
Third in the all-time Grand Slam standings (men and women)
Rafael Nadal equalled Steffi Graf for the most Grand Slam titles with 22. The only players above him are Margaret Court (24 majors) and Serena Williams (23 majors).
In major finals, he has the second-best winning percentage
Rafael Nadal has the second-best Grand Slam finals winning percentage among all male players. Nadal has a winning record among male players who have appeared in at least eight Grand Slam finals.
Since 1925, the oldest French Open champion has reigned supreme
Rafael Nadal becomes the oldest French Open champion since 1925, at the age of 36.
The majority of championships have been won on clay
Rafael Nadal has won 63 titles on clay, more than any other player on the surface.
He’s the third man to win four Top 10 finishes at a Grand Slam event
Rafael Nadal became the third man to win four Grand Slam singles titles.
Rafael Nadal became the fourth man to win both the Australian Open and the French Open in the same season when he did so in 2022. In doing so, he joins Rod Laver, Mats Wilander, and Novak Djokovic.
The longest winning streak on clay courts
In men’s singles, Nadal holds the longest winning run on clay courts (Open Era).
Between April 2005 and May 2007, he won 81 consecutive matches on this surface.
In the Open Era, Nadal also holds the record for most clay-court titles (62).
Guillermo Vilas (49) and Thomas Muster (40) are among the Spaniards on the list.
Nadal has the third-most victories on clay court
On clay courts, Nadal has a 464-43 win-loss record. After Vilas (681-173) and Manuel Orantes (681-173), he has the third-most wins on this surface (men’s singles) (569-170). Nadal is one of just five men to have won 400 or more matches on clay.
A perfect record in the French Open
Rafael Nadal is a tennis player from Spain.