French Open 2020 Final Live: Novak Djokovic vs Rafael NadalFrench Open 2020 Men’s Final, Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic Tennis Live Score Updates: Aiming for a record-equaling 20th Grand Slam title, Spain’s ace tennis player Rafael Nadal will take on World No. 1 Novak Djokovic in the Men’s Singles Final of French Open 2020.
This is the 56th match-up between the top two seeds โ the most-played tie in the history of the sport. Itโs the 16th time they face each other at a Grand Slam, and the ninth occasion in a Major final (they share a 4-4 record). This is also the third time they face off for the title at the French Open.ย Nadal, who is also considered as the ‘King of Clay’ court, advanced to the finals after a strong win against Argentina’s Diego Schwartzman. The Spaniard defeated his opponent in straight sets. Djokovic, on the other hand, had to tussle hard before advancing to the finals. The winner in Paris will also nudge ahead in their duel in Grand Slam finals contested between the pair, with Djokovic and Nadal having each won four times. The match will start at 6:30 pm IST.
French Open 2020 Final Live, Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic: Both the players have clashed 55 times with the Serbian leading 29-26. (File)
Nadal is bidding for a record-equalling 20th Grand Slam title, a record 13th Roland-Garros title & his 100th win at the tournament. Djokovic is bidding to become the first man in the Open Era to win each of the four Grand Slams twice. Just a few minutes till the players set foot inside the arena. There is rain around though, and the Philippe Chatrier roof is closed.
Most Grand Slam finals - Men's Singles
Federer, 31
Nadal, 28
Djokovic, 27
Djokovic-Nadal head to head
29-26
7-17 on clay
6-9 on Grand Slams
1-4 at RolandGarros
1-0 in 2020
Djokovic has won 14 of the last 18 matches.
Welcome to our live coverage of the 2020 French Open men's singles final. King of Clay Rafael Nadal or World No 1 Novak Djokovic? Who will stand triumphant at Roland Garros? The match will begin at 6:30 pm IST.
This will be the 56th match-up between the top two seeds – the most-played tie in the history of the sport. Djokovic leads 29-26 in the head-to-head count.