Rafael Nadal Wins Ninth French Open Title

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Spain's Rafael Nadal bites the trophy after winning the final of the French Open tennis tournament against Serbia's Novak Djokovic at the Roland Garros stadium, in Paris, France, Sunday, June 8, 2014. Nadal won in four sets 3-6, 7-5, 6-2, 6-4.

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By Seth Fiegerman2014-06-08 18:40:37 UTC

The French Open should just be renamed the Nadal Open.

Rafael Nadal beat Novak Djokovic to win his ninth French Open title and his fifth consecutive win at the tennis tournament. Nadal lost the first set in the match 3-6, but went on to win the others 7-5, 6-2 and 6-4.

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Nadal has now won 14 tennis titles, tying him with Pete Sampras for second all-time, and putting him three titles behind Roger Federer.

Check out the gallery, below, of Nadal's win at the French Open:

Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates with the Coupe de Mousquetaires after victory in his men's singles final match against Novak Djokovic of Serbia on day fifteen of the French Open at Roland Garros on June 8, 2014 in Paris, France.

Rafael Nadal of Spain returns a shot during his men's singles final match against Novak Djokovic of Serbia on day fifteen of the French Open at Roland Garros on June 8, 2014 in Paris, France. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Novak Djokovic of Serbia poses with Rafael Nadal of Spain before their men's singles final match on day fifteen of the French Open at Roland Garros on June 8, 2014 in Paris, France.

Rafael Nadal of Spain serves during his men's singles final match against Novak Djokovic of Serbia on day fifteen of the French Open at Roland Garros on June 8, 2014 in Paris, France.

Rafael Nadal of Spain returns a shot during his men's singles final match against Novak Djokovic of Serbia on day fifteen of the French Open at Roland Garros on June 8, 2014 in Paris, France.

Fans of Rafael Nadal of Spain show their support as they wave the Spanish national flag during his men's singles final match against Novak Djokovic of Serbia on day fifteen of the French Open at Roland Garros on June 8, 2014 in Paris, France. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

A general view of Court Philippe Chatrier during the men's singles final match between Rafael Nadal of Spain and Novak Djokovic of Serbia on day fifteen of the French Open at Roland Garros on June 8, 2014 in Paris, France.

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