Little more than a month ago when Novak Djokovic strutted on to Arthur Ashe Stadium to play Spain's Pablo Carreno Busta in the U.S. Open fourth round, the smart money was on the Serbian one day topping the list of men's Grand Slam title winners.

Rafael Nadal is a creature of habit and there were suggestions that various new things at this year's French Open could unsettle the Spaniard in his bid for a 13th Roland Garros title.

Novak Djokovic was under no illusions about the Herculean effort it would take to beat Rafa Nadal in Sunday's French Open final but even he was surprised by the level of perfection the Spaniard reached to win a 13th title on the Paris clay.

Spaniard Rafael Nadal inflicted one of the most humiliating defeats on great rival Novak Djokovic in the French Open final on Sunday, thrashing the world number one 6-0 6-2 7-5 to lift a record-equalling 20th Grand Slam men's singles title.

A remarkable romp gives the clay court great his 13th French Open title—and ties him with Roger Federer with 20 major titles overall

Nadal did not cede a set.

Rafael Nadal wins 13th French Open in victory over Novak Djokovic

Rafael Nadal produces one of his finest French Open displays to stun Novak Djokovic and equal Roger Federer's record of 20 Grand Slam men's titles.

Nadal, 34, claimed his 100th match win at Roland Garros against just two defeats since his 2005 debut.

The 34-year-old Spaniard matched Roger Federer’s majors record after beating Novak Djokovic to capture his 13th Roland-Garros championship

French Open Final: Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal live blog

Tennis News: Spain's Rafael Nadal beat world number one Novak Djokovic of Serbia 6-0 6-2 7-5 in the French Open final to claim a record-equalling 20th Grand Slam

If you are not prepared to suffer, then don't expect to contest the French Open final - that seems to be the motto of 12-time Roland Garros champion Rafael Nadal.

Novak Djokovic withstands a gutsy fightback from fifth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas to set up a French Open final against Rafael Nadal.

If you are not prepared to suffer, then don't expect to contest the French Open final - that seems to be the motto of 12-time Roland Garros champion Rafael Nadal.

Rafael Nadal moved within one win of a record-equalling 20th Grand Slam title by reaching the French Open final with a comfortable 6-3 6-3 7-6(0) victory over Diego Schwartzman on Friday.

Spain's 12-time champion Rafael Nadal reaches another French Open final with a battling win over Diego Schwartzman.

Rafa Nadal gets the opportunity to avenge his only defeat in 10 meetings with Diego Schwartzman, which he suffered a little over two weeks ago, when Spain's 12-time French Open winner faces the Argentine in the semi-finals at Roland Garros on Friday.

A look at the key facts and records of Argentine Diego Schwartzman and Spaniard Rafa Nadal before their French Open semi-final on Friday (prefix number denotes seeding):

A look at the key facts and records of Argentine Diego Schwartzman and Spaniard Rafa Nadal before their French Open semi-final on Friday (prefix number denotes seeding):

Rafa Nadal will be a tougher proposition for Diego Schwartzman than he was in Rome last month when they meet in the French Open semi-finals on Thursday, says Nadal's coach Carlos Moya.

Rafa Nadal will be a tougher proposition for Diego Schwartzman than he was in Rome last month when they meet in the French Open semi-finals on Thursday, says Nadal's coach Carlos Moya.

Having finished his quarter-final match at 1:26am local time in cold, windy conditions, Rafa Nadal questioned French Open organisers' decision to schedule no fewer than five matches on the same court over the day.

Having finished his quarter-final match at 1:26am local time in cold, windy conditions, Rafa Nadal questioned French Open organisers' decision to schedule no fewer than five matches on the same court over the day.

Claycourt master Rafa Nadal passed his first real test of this year's French Open with a 7-6(4) 6-4 6-1 victory against Italian rising star Jannik Sinner as his quest for a record-breaking 13th title gathered momentum on Tuesday.

Looooool damnnnnn this back and forth is longer than Nadal Vs Federer in 2008 #LoveIsland

RT @DjokovicFan_: In 2011, Novak Djokovic changed tennis forever. Djokovic singlehandedly ended the Nadal and Federer duopoly. He went 10-…

RT @DjokovicFan_: In 2011, Novak Djokovic changed tennis forever. Djokovic singlehandedly ended the Nadal and Federer duopoly. He went 10-…

RT @nadalprop_: Rafael Nadal is the true definition of clutch. https://t.co/DbovuIwUg5

Rafael Nadal vacationed in the Ionian Sea - The tennis legend went to Corfu, Ithaca and Meganisi https://t.co/RhoW557HCR https://t.co/NGqg0ZEL18

RT @nadalprop_: Rafael Nadal is the true definition of clutch. https://t.co/DbovuIwUg5

RT @nadalprop_: Seasons where Djokovic has a winning H2H over Nadal: 4 Seasons where Nadal has a winning H2H over Djokovic: 8 Don't let t…

RT @nadalprop_: Seasons where Djokovic has a winning H2H over Nadal: 4 Seasons where Nadal has a winning H2H over Djokovic: 8 Don't let t…

RT @nadalprop_: Seasons where Djokovic has a winning H2H over Nadal: 4 Seasons where Nadal has a winning H2H over Djokovic: 8 Don't let t…

step on me https://t.co/SS3AF521F5

RT @nadalprop_: Rafael Nadal is the true definition of clutch. https://t.co/DbovuIwUg5

RT @nadalprop_: Rafael Nadal is the true definition of clutch. https://t.co/DbovuIwUg5

RT @nadalprop_: Rafael Nadal is the true definition of clutch. https://t.co/DbovuIwUg5

RT @nadalprop_: Seasons where Djokovic has a winning H2H over Nadal: 4 Seasons where Nadal has a winning H2H over Djokovic: 8 Don't let t…

RT @nadalprop_: Rafael Nadal is the true definition of clutch. https://t.co/DbovuIwUg5

Congrats! https://t.co/QlJ4ZAV48A

RT @nadalprop_: Seasons where Djokovic has a winning H2H over Nadal: 4 Seasons where Nadal has a winning H2H over Djokovic: 8 Don't let t…

RT @VeronicaHoungan: Picture of Roger Federer & Rafael Nadal crying at Laver Cup lands photographer prestigious award https://t.co/4NfD1665…

RT @nadalprop_: Seasons where Djokovic has a winning H2H over Nadal: 4 Seasons where Nadal has a winning H2H over Djokovic: 8 Don't let t…

RT @cocomo788: "I want to be like Rafael Nadal because he practices very hard and gives his all in matches" - 13-year-old Carlos Alcaraz's…

RT @ItzzZain10: List of Non-Britsh players to have completed the Queens and Wimbledon double to achieve the "London Grass Slam" in the last…

Nadal didn't lose a single slam match against Federer outside wimby upto this point. Not even one, it was 9-0 in slams outside grass (10-2 overall including wimby) This point right here ended that streak. https://t.co/XzjO6ZBXfx

RT @nadalprop_: In the 2020s, despite all the injury setbacks, Nadal has played 3 slam finals with 2 of them being against slam winners. He…

RT @TheTennisLetter: Carlos Alcaraz wants Big 3 glory: “The long-term goal is to be considered 1 of the best in history, as great legends…

RT @nadalprop_: Rafael Nadal is the true definition of clutch. https://t.co/DbovuIwUg5

RT @TheTennisLetter: Carlos Alcaraz wants Big 3 glory: “The long-term goal is to be considered 1 of the best in history, as great legends…

RT @TheTennisLetter: Carlos Alcaraz wants Big 3 glory: “The long-term goal is to be considered 1 of the best in history, as great legends…

RT @Big3Tennis: Record in grand slam matches lasting OVER four hours: Djokovic: 19-7 Nadal: 20-9 Federer: 4-6 https://t.co/g7UnVfozdM

RT @TheTennisLetter: Carlos Alcaraz wants Big 3 glory: “The long-term goal is to be considered 1 of the best in history, as great legends…

RT @nadalprop_: Rafael Nadal is the true definition of clutch. https://t.co/DbovuIwUg5

RT @nadalprop_: In the 2020s, despite all the injury setbacks, Nadal has played 3 slam finals with 2 of them being against slam winners. He…

RT @Olly_Tennis_: Nobody has defended the Men’s Singles US Open title since Federer won 5 in a row - 2008. Will Carlos Alcaraz do it in 20…

RT @TheTennisLetter: Carlos Alcaraz wants Big 3 glory: “The long-term goal is to be considered 1 of the best in history, as great legends…

RT @ItzzZain10: List of Non-Britsh players to have completed the Queens and Wimbledon double to achieve the "London Grass Slam" in the last…

RT @nadalprop_: Rafael Nadal is the true definition of clutch. https://t.co/DbovuIwUg5

RT @Olly_Tennis_: Nobody has defended the Men’s Singles US Open title since Federer won 5 in a row - 2008. Will Carlos Alcaraz do it in 20…

RT @entanonly: From the moment they debuted, Enhypen never performed like rookies. This was them 6 days after debut. https://t.co/csdCYD8…

RT @nadalprop_: In the 2020s, despite all the injury setbacks, Nadal has played 3 slam finals with 2 of them being against slam winners. He…

RT @S_RF_CA: With Nadal officially withdrawing from the U.S. Open, this means that Roger Federer will still be the player with the most US…

I just found out Nadal doesn't like cheese https://t.co/qL7hb0Syw6