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French Open | Six weeks ago, Nadal did not believe he could win again in Paris

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Nadal did not go overseas, so he did not return to the courts until more than half a year in Rome. In the quarterfinals of the clay clay tournament there, he lost to Diego Schwartzman and it seemed that this time he could be vulnerable in the clay grand slam. He thought so himself. “If you had told me a month and a half ago that I would have this trophy again, I would have said it would probably be too difficult this year,” said Rolad Garros, the new 13-time winner.

Djokovic was supposed to have the advantage thanks to the indoor conditions under the overcast roof, which the French organizers had available for the first time this year. The heavier balls and the wet weather were not supposed to witness the Nadal topspins.

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“Personal satisfaction is huge. The conditions were not what I would have chosen for such a tournament. But I was able to adapt well. I remained positive in any circumstances I faced throughout the tournament. I accepted all the challenges when I didn’t feel the ball much because of “I think this Roland Garros has a little more personal significance for me,” said the 34-year-old Spaniard.

Rafael Nadal with a trophy for the winner of the French Open.

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The native of Mallorca defeated the Serbian rival a year younger in the fifth of the nine grand slam finals they played against each other. “I played tennis of an amazing level, didn’t I? I played great for two and a half sets. I can’t say anything else. It’s not possible to have such a score against him without playing great. I did my best when I needed it. That’s something on which I am extremely proud of, “he added after winning 6: 0, 6: 2 and 7: 5.

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