Rafael Nadal is no stranger to setting records at Roland Garros – and he’s just added another one, winning his 200th career Grand Slam match with his second round victory.
The ever-humble Spaniard becomes only the eighth man to achieve the feat.
“I even didn’t know that, so for me, most important thing is a victory in the second round more than the 200 victories,” he said after a straight sets win over Argentinean Facundo Bagnis.
“That’s only another number, and that’s it.”
All-time most Grand Slam match wins
Roger Federer (SUI) 302 wins – 50 losses
Jimmy Connors (USA) 233 wins – 49 losses
Andre Agassi (USA) 224 wins – 53 losses
Ivan Lendl (CZE) 222 wins – 49 losses
Roy Emerson (AUS) 217 wins – 48 losses
Novak Djokovic (SRB) 216 wins – 34 losses
Pete Sampras (USA) 203 wins – 38 losses
Rafael Nadal (ESP) 200 wins – 30 losses
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