RAFA NADAL’S MOST EPIC VICTORY IN PARIS

Among the 112 victories that Rafa Nadal has at Roland Garros , on only two occasions has he needed to reach the fifth set. In the first round of 2011, after four hours, he beat John Isner 6-4, 6-7(2), 6-7(2), 6-2, 6-4. But if there is a match resolved with epic success in Paris, it is the 2013 semifinals. Then, the Spaniard was No. 4 in the ATP Rankings and was facing world No. 1 Novak Djokovic. After four hours and 37 minutes he managed to score the best match of the rivalry played at the Philippe Chatrier by 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 6-7(3), 9-7. In total, there are seven head-to-head matches on French clay with a balance of 6-1 in favor of Nadal. But, without a doubt, 2013 was his most epic victory at Roland Garros.