Nadal wins 9th French Open, tops Djokovic in final

PARIS — At the French Open, there’s just no one better than Rafael Nadal.

The “King of Clay” proved that again on Sunday, winning the title at Roland Garros for the ninth time, and the fifth time in a row, by beating Novak Djokovic 3-6, 7-5, 6-2, 6-4 in the final.

Nadal improved his record at Roland Garros to 66-1, and stretched his winning streak at the clay-court major to 35 straight. He also became the first man to win the same Grand Slam title nine times.

“For me, playing here in Roland Garros is just unforgettable, forever,” Nadal said on court.

- AP