Press comments: “Djokovic was virtually destroyed”

SPAIN: The country: “Nadal reaches Federer’s Garden of Eden. The Mallorcan overran Djokovic in the final in Paris and achieved his 100th title at Roland Garros with his 13th victory. “He equals the Swiss’s historic record of 20 Grand Slam titles.”

The vanguard: “This is Roland Garros, Nadal rules here. The Balearic native upsets Novak Djokovic and achieves his 20th major title, as many as Roger Federer. (...) At the strangest Roland Garros in history, he defeated Novak Djokovic, punishing the number 1 with a sudden determination that was almost violent. He drives him away from the clay court in Paris. Djokovic may be number one in the world, but Nadal rules here.” FRANCE: Le Monde: “Rafael Nadal extends his reign in Roland Garros to infinity. Not even the only undefeated player this season can topple the living statue and shake the fortress.”

Rafel Nadal presented his trophy above the rooftops of Paris on Monday. © APA/afp / MARTIN BUREAU

Le Figaro: “This edition, exceptionally postponed to the autumn due to the health crisis, should be unpredictable. And in the end it was the most predictable of winners who triumphed. (...) The autumnal context (cold and humidity) and the new heavier balls could have made his (Rafael Nadal's) hellish buoyancy lose efficiency. Nevertheless, he masterfully accepted the challenge of extending his rule a little further.”

The team: “There is no need to beat around the bush, the lesson has never been clearer. It makes no sense to hold the French Open in mid-December at the North Pole on frozen ground with a ball that weighs tons – Rafael Nadal would also compete in this tournament.” ITALY: The Republic: “When Nadal first won on the Roland Garros court, Twitter didn't exist yet, YouTube was less than a year old, and kids were playing on PlayStation 2. The year was 2005: Yesterday, after 13 Paris triumphs, Novak Djokovic was defeated almost destroyed him.”

Had to acknowledge the superiority of his counterpart: Novak Djokovic © APA/afp / ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT

Sports Gazette: “20 Grand Slam – Nadal like Federer. The game between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic should have been a balanced one, with an open outcome. Instead, that devil Nadal had some fun and belied the general assumptions by dominating the game, winning this title for the 13th time and now having 20 Grand Slam titles. Impressive numbers that seem more alien than human.” GREAT BRITAIN: Guardian: “Rafael Nadal destroys Novak Djokovic to win his 13th French Open title.”

Mirror: “The King of Red Ash! Nadal thrashes Djokovic, equals Federer’s Grand Slam record.”

Daily Mail: “Rafael Nadal fights his way to a historic 20th Grand Slam title as he easily defeats Novak Djokovic in three sets in the French Open final.”

The Sun: “Rafa Nadal equaled Roger Federer's tally of 20 tennis majors after defeating Novak Djokovic in a fascinating French Open final. In one of the most complete performances of his career, the great Nadal lost just seven games as he triumphed 6-0, 6-2, 7-5 at Roland Garros. Nobody has been more dominant at a tournament on this ATP calendar.” SERBIA: View: “Nadal defeats Djokovic in Roland Garros final. The Serb couldn't even win a set. Amazing tennis from the Spaniard and sadness from Novak. Novak has achieved everything so far except defeating Rafael Nadal in the Paris final. He played without energy, without emotion.”

Kurir: “Novak Djokovic stopped one step short of history. He is subject to a phenomenal Rafael Nadal.”

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