PARIS—Even in the wrong month, in the wrong weather, and in the midst of a global pandemic, the sports world briefly felt normal again on Sunday afternoon in Paris: Rafael Nadal won the French Open for the 13th time. With a 6-0, 6-2, 7-5 demolition of world No. 1 Novak Djokovic, Nadal not only reminded the universe of his status as tennis’s greatest ever clay-court player—he also brought his Grand Slam tournament total to 20, tying Roger Federer for the men’s record.

Source: Wall Street Journal October 11, 2020 15:53 UTC