Hello and welcome to LIVE updates of what is quite simply a gargantuan showdown for the men’s 2020 French Open final. The King of Clay, Rafael Nadal goes in search of an unprecedented 13th Roland Garros title and in doing so bids to equal Roger Federer’s record haul of 20 Grand Slams. The Spanish world No.2 meets his old nemesis Novak Djokovic, the man currently ranked as the best player on the planet. The Serb is aiming to become the first man in the Open era to win each major twice and take his own Grand Slam tally to 18. There’s so much at stake in what promises to be another memorable clash between these two superstars of tennis. We are tantalisingly close now, with both players due on Chatrier from 2pm BST.

N. Djokovic vs R. Nadal | Roland-Garros

Men's Singles | Final | 11.10.2020 | Court Philippe-Chatrier

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Updated 11/10/2020 at 16:10 GMT

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Some post-match words from the 2020 Roland Garros (men's) champion.

MUST-READ: Check out Dan Quarrell's Eurosport match report as Nadal demolishes Djokovic to remain on his throne as the King of Clay.

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Nadal downs Djokovic to win 13th French Open and 20th Grand Slam

11/10/2020 at 17:37

That winning moment.

GAME, SET AND MATCH! – NADAL 6-0 6-2 7-5 DJOKOVIC. The King of Clay reigns supreme! Rafael Nadal chalks up his 100th win at the French Open by destroying his great rival Novak Djokovic. He serves out to love, sealing it with an ace to get the job done in two hours and 41 minutes. The victory sees the Spaniard claim an incredible 13th Roland Garros crown and equal Roger Federer’s record of 20 Grand Slams in total. Djokovic never looked close to upsetting Rafa in the end. New balls, new roof, different conditions – same old Rafa at RG.

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BREAK! – NADAL 6-0 6-2 6-5 DJOKOVIC. A fourth double fault of the match from the world number one – and Nadal breaks again! The Spaniard came out with more urgency on his return game and his combo of big forehands and stretchy defence wrestles the momentum back his way. He will now serve for the title.

NADAL 6-0 6-2 5-5 DJOKOVIC. Rafa shrugs off dropping the first point of the game to reel off some important forehands and ease to a hold to 15. Big, big moments in this match right now.

NADAL 6-0 6-2 4-5 DJOKOVIC. Nole has found a few extra gears, that’s for sure. Nadal piles on some pressure by winning another spellbinding point to eek out a BP. Nole saves it with a brave second serve and continues to try and hit even harder to drag himself over the line. Tricky times for Nadal now. He must hold to stay in Set 3.

NADAL 6-0 6-2 4-4 DJOKOVIC. That’s a significant hold for Rafa. He can see Novak has raised himself and needs to re-focus and remain calm. A brilliant crosscourt forehand helps him take control of the game before he outlasts the Serb to edge it to 30.

NADAL 6-0 6-2 3-4 DJOKOVIC. What a strange turnaround from Djokovic. He’s now hitting brilliantly. There's more margin for error, but he's got nothing to lose. It’s an easy hold to 15 and he’s back in front on the board in Set 3.

BREAK! – NADAL 6-0 6-2 3-3 DJOKOVIC. Hang on a moment. Nadal gets tight and misfires shots that have been purring all match. The Spaniard saves one BP with a lovely, diagonal pick-up from a drop shot. However, Djoker applies more pressure and makes the breakthrough on a second. He punches the air and roars. Momentum change?

BREAK! – NADAL 6-0 6-2 3-2 DJOKOVIC. Once again the Nadal pressure proves too much. The Spaniard unloads a barrage of forehands to leave Novak trapped in the far corner of his court. The Serb appears deflated as he coughs up a break to love. Nadal marches to his chair in delight. He’s been superb this afternoon.

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NADAL 6-0 6-2 2-2 DJOKOVIC. Wonderful from Nadal. His first serve deserts him, but he bewitches with a sublime drop shot from deep and then sinks to his knees to steer a dangerous Djoker return into the empty court to clinch the game.

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