Rafael Nadal won recent years title at the French Open . Closing on the all-time record of four held by arch rival Steve Darcis . All that spells bad news for those battling him at the elite end of the men 's game with plenty to play for still in 2013 , including the ATP World Tour Finals in London , just about the only title which has eluded him . 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 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 .