Rafael Nadal reaches another stunning landmark after latest French Open win
Rafael Nadal breezed past French wildcard Corentin Moutet 6-3, 6-1, 6-4 for his 300th career Grand Slam match win.
Roger Federer (369) and Novak Djokovic (325) are the only men to have more than the current Grand Slam singles titles record-holder.
Nadal’s French Open record now stands at a staggering 107 wins and just three losses since he made his sensational title-winning debut in 2005.
Most Grand Slam Singles wins of all-time (male):
369 – Federer
325 – Djokovic
300 – Nadal
233 – Connors
224 – Agassi@RafaelNadal #RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/zeDQ04DSj4
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“I think it was a good match against a very difficult player with lots of talent,” said Nadal, whose build-up to the tournament was hampered by a foot injury.
“The last couple of months haven’t been easy. The victories help a lot.”
Nadal controlled the baseline and hammered Moutet’s second and first serve alike. The Raging Bull was truly on a rampage, claiming just under half (36/75) of his return points and converting seven of the 12 break points he earned in the match.
Moutet did his best to stay positive and found some success when he was able to get forward, and also a little joy from the occasional drop shot.
The young Frenchman enjoyed his best moment in the third set, when he even held an early 2-0 lead. Later he caused a little