French Open 2020: Tennis History on the Line in Djokovic vs. Nadal Final

5 Historical Achievements Novak Djokovic Will Have with a Win

  1. Djokovic is likely to tie Pete Sampras’ 6-years finished at #1, but a win here more than cements that
  2. Djokovic would complete his second Career Grand Slam
  3. Djokovic would be the only man to beat Rafael Nadal twice at Roland Garros
  4. Djokovic would claim an 18th major title
  5. Djokovic would post his 6th season with multiple major titles

5 Historical Achievements Rafael Nadal Will Have with a Win

  1. Nadal would have his 13th (!) Roland Garros title
  2. Nadal would tie Roger Federer with a 20th major title
  3. Nadal would post his 14th season with at least one major title
  4. Nadal would win his 60th clay court title
  5. Nadal would have won at least one clay court title for 17 consecutive seasons

We have a 17-time major champion who is the current world #1 who has also won the most Masters 1000 events in history taking on a 19-time major champion who is the world #2 who has won the second most Masters 1000 events. This is on paper the most decorated match-up ever with the winner adding a big trophy to his historic haul. I say:

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