Rafael Nadal further entered the record books as he claimed his 10th title at Roland Garros. Here are his history-making victories from over the years:
A STUNNING START: Rafael Nadal celebrated his recent 19th birthday as he defeated Mariano Puerta to win on debut in 2005; Getty Images
STELLAR DEFENCE: In 2006, Nadal denied Roger Federer a Grand Slam sweep as he replicated his final win of the previous year; Getty Images
BIG THREE: Wins over Carlos Moya (now his coach) Novak Djokovic and Federer in the final secured a third title in 2007; Getty Images
STRAIGHT SETS: The 2008 title, achieved with victory over Federer in the final, was Rafa’s first French Open without the loss of a set; Getty Images
A HAPPY RETURN: In his fifth final in 2010, Nadal avenged his fourth round loss to Robin Soderling from the previous year; Getty Images
SPECIAL SIX: Winning his sixth title with another final victory against Federer in 2011, Nadal equaled the Open era record held by Bjorn Borg; Getty Images
SEVENTH HEAVEN: In 2012, the Spaniard defeated Novak Djokovic to claim an unmatched seventh title on Court Philippe Chatrier; Getty Images
SPANISH SHOWDOWN: Nadal defeated countryman and close friend David Ferrer to claim a record-breaking eighth title in 2013; Getty Images
FINE COMPANY: With his 14th Grand Slam achieved at Roland Garros in 2014, Rafa joined Pete Sampras in second place for most major titles; Getty Images
LA DECIMA: With victory over Stan Wawrinka in the 2017 final, Nadal becomes the first man to win 10 titles at a major; Getty Images
