Nadal won an unprecedented ninth title at Roland Garros and now only trails Roger Federer on the men 's grand slam ladder after seeing off Novak Djokovic 3-6 7-5 6-2 6-4 on a third consecutive day of steamy weather in Paris , which did no favors for the Serb -- who appeared to vomit slightly in the last set . Rafael Nadal wins French Open for record ninth time . Beats Novak Djokovic in one -set final . Victory confirms Roland Garros in world number four spot . Rafael Nadal still searching for ninth French Open title .
Rafael Nadal wins French Open for record ninth time . Beats Novak Djokovic in one -set final . Victory confirms Roland Garros in world number four spot . Rafael Nadal still searching for ninth French Open title .