Rafael Nadal is widely regarded as the best clay court player of all time. Nadal has been the most dominant player on clay, with a win percentage of 91.3% and 63 titles on the surface. From 2005 to 2007, the Spanish tennis legend won 81 consecutive matches on clay, which is the longest single surface win streak in the Open Era.
Nadal is also the most successful player in French Open history, with an astonishing 112-3 win/loss record at the event. Robin Soderling and Novak Djokovic are the only players who defeated Nadal at the French Open.
How Many French Open titles has Rafael Nadal won?
Rafael Nadal has won the French Open title 14 times in his career, which makes him the most successful player in tournament history. Nadal made his French Open debut in 2005 and won his first title after defeating Mariano Puerta in the final. After winning his first French Open, he became the second man, after Mats Wilander in 1982, to win the French Open on his first attempt.
Between 2006-2008, Nadal defeated Roger Federer in the final. His first loss at the French Open came in 2009 against Robin Soderling, however, in 2010 he defeated Robin Soderling in the final to win his fifth French Open title.
Nadal won five consecutive French Open titles between 2010 to 2014, defeating Roger Federer in the 2011 final, and Novak Djokovic in the 2012 and 2014 finals.
Nadal won four consecutive French Open titles between 2017 to 2020. His 14th French Open title came in 2022, where he defeated Casper Ruud in the Final.
| Full Name | Rafael Nadal |
| No. of French Open titles | 14 |
| Title-winning years | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022 |
Rafael Nadal French Open Wins and Losses
Rafael Nadal has a solid 112-3 win-loss record at the French Open. His first loss at the French Open came in 2009, when he was knocked out in the fourth round by Robin Soderling.
Novak Djokovic is the second player who defeated Rafael Nadal at the French Open, and he did it twice. Djokovic first defeated Nadal in 2015 in the quarter-finals, and he defeated Nadal again in 2021 in the semi-finals.
When did Rafael Nadal make his French Open Debut?
Rafael Nadal made his French Open debut in 2005, and won the title on his first attempt.
Who did Rafael Nadal beat in the finals of the French Open?
The players who Rafael Nadal beat in the finals of the French Open are as follows:
2005: Mariano Puerta
2006: Roger Federer
2007: Roger Federer
2008: Roger Federer
2010: Robin Soderling
2011: Roger Federer
2012: Novak Djokovic
2013: David Ferrer
2014: Novak Djokovic
2017: Stan Wawrinka
2018: Dominic Thiem
2019: Dominic Thiem
2020: Novak Djokovic
2022: Casper Ruud
Who beat Rafael Nadal at the French Open?
Robin Soderling and Novak Djokovic are the only two players who have defeated Rafael Nadal at the French Open.
Robin Soderling gave Nadal his first loss in the French Open in 2009, and Djokovic defeated Nadal at the French Open in 2015 and 2021.
FAQ's On Nadal French Open Titles
A. Nadal won 14 French Open titles till date.
A. With 14 titles, Rafael Nadal is the most successful player in the French Open history.
A. Nadal won Wimbledon twice in his career.
A. No, Rafael Nadal has never lost in the French Open final as of May 2024.
