Comprehensive confirmation of the fact that `` the King of Clay '' had fully recovered his abilities came at the French Open when he beat Djokovic in a compelling semifinal before defeating compatriot David Ferrer to claim a record eighth title at Roland Garros . Rafael Nadal will be the year-end world No . one for the eighth time in his career . Spaniard beats London 's Stanislas Wawrinka at Nadal in London . Nadal also books place in semifinals of biggest competition he has yet to win .
Rafael Nadal will be the year-end world No . one for the eighth time in his career . Spaniard beats London 's Stanislas Wawrinka at Nadal in London . Nadal also books place in semifinals of biggest competition he has yet to win .