Paris, France (CNN) -- The top ranking is at stake in the men's game when Rafael Nadal meets Novak Djokovic in Sunday's French Open final. But don't let that fool you -- both tennis titans, having held down the No. 1 spot previously, are more concerned about piling up grand slam titles. For current holder Nadal, he's seeking a record-extending ninth success at Roland Garros, an accomplishment that would also see him tie Pete Sampras for second on the men's list with 14 majors. A bad back and Stanislas Wawrinka, likely in that order of significance, stalled Nadal in January's Australian Open final.Novak Djokovic will face Rafa Nadal in Sunday's French Open finalDjokovic beat Ernests Gulbis while Nadal overcame Andy MurrayDjokovic seeking to become eighth man to complete a career grand slamNadal looking for ninth championship win at Roland Garros
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