Rafael Nadal won recent years title at the French Open . Closing on the all-time record of four held by arch rival Steve Darcis . Victory comes after early exit at Wimbledon to Steve Darcis . Nadal has been troubled by knee tendon problems in 13th grand slam .
Rafael Nadal won 13th grand slam title at the U.S. Open . Closing on the all-time record of 17 held by arch rival Roger Federer . Victory comes after early exit at Wimbledon to Steve Darcis . Nadal has been troubled by knee tendon problems in recent years .