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Spain's Rafael Nadal's racket falls on the clay as he celebrates winning his tenth French Open title against Switzerland's Stan Wawrinka in three sets, 6-2, 6-3, 6-1, during their men's final match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium, in Paris, France, Sunday, June 11, 2017. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Fendrich on Tennis: Slam drought done, Nadal heads to grass

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Bethanie Mattek-Sands of the U.S., left, and Lucie Safarova of the Czech Republic celebrate winning women's doubles final match against Australia's Ashleigh Barty and Casey Dellacqua in two sets 6-2, 6-1, at the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium, in Paris, France, Sunday, June 11, 2017. (AP Photo/David Vincent)

The Latest: Roddick astonished by Nadal’s run in Paris

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In this Sunday June 5, 2005, file image Spain's Rafael Nadal kisses the trophy after defeating Argentina's Mariano Puerta in their final match of the French Open tennis tournament, at the Roland Garros stadium, in Paris. Nadal clinched his record 10th French open title after defeating Switzerland's Stan Wawrinka Sunday June 11, 2017. (AP Photo/Michel Euler, FILE)

A look at all 10 of Rafael Nadal’s French Open finals

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Spain's Rafael Nadal clenches his fist in victory after defeating Austria's Dominic Thiem during their semifinal match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium, Friday, June 9, 2017 in Paris. Nadal won 6-3, 6-4, 6-0. (AP Photo/David Vincent)

Rafael Nadal routs Stan Wawrinka for record 10th French Open

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrates winning against Austria's Dominic Thiem during their semifinal match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium, in Paris, France, Friday, June 9, 2017. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Nadal’s no good with numbers? He seeks No. 10 at French Open

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Switzerland's Stan Wawrinka, left, and Britain's Andy Murray pose before their semifinal match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium, Friday, June 9, 2017 in Paris. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)

The Latest: Rafael Nadal back in French Open final

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Spain's Rafael Nadal raises his arms in victory after defeating Austria's Dominic Thiem during their semifinal match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium, Friday, June 9, 2017 in Paris. Nadal won 6-3, 6-4, 6-0. (AP Photo/David Vincent)

Nadal just 1 step away from ‘La Decima’ in Paris

By SAMUEL PETREQUIN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Monday, June 5, 2017 file photo Britain's Andy Murray serves against Russia Karen Khachanov during their fourth round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek, File)

‘Stan the Man’ vs. 9-time champ Nadal in French Open final

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Britain's Andy Murray celebrates winning his quarterfinal match of the French Open tennis tournament against Japan's Kei Nishikori in four sets 2-6, 6-1, 7-6 (7-0), 6-1, at the Roland Garros stadium, in Paris, France. Wednesday, June 7, 2017. (AP Photo/David Vincent)

1 French Open men’s semifinalist not like the others: Murray

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Spain's Rafael Nadal looks at rain clouds in his quarterfinal match against Spain's Pablo Carreno Busta at the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium, in Paris, France. Wednesday, June 7, 2017. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

The Latest: Murray bemused by chair umpire’s time violation

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Spain's Pablo Carreno Busta serves against Canada's Milos Raonic during their fourth round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium, in Paris, France. Sunday, June 4, 2017. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Carreno Busta needs 7 MPs; Nadal, Djokovic to 11th Paris QF

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Serena Williams of the U.S., center, watches her sister Venus Williams' match against Japan's Kurumi Nara during their second round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium, in Paris, France. Wednesday, May 31, 2017. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

The Latest: Kuznetsova through to 3rd round of French Open

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FILE - In this April 30, 2017, file photo, Dominic Thiem returns the ball to Rafael Nadal during their singles final match at the Barcelona Open Tennis Tournament in Barcelona, Spain. Heading into the French Open, the men at Nos. 1-5 in the ATP rankings are all 30 or older for the first time in history. While No. 1 Andy Murray, No. 2 Novak Djokovic, No. 3 Stan Wawrinka and No. 4 Rafael Nadal (No. 5 Roger Federer is skipping Paris) all have designs on another major trophy, could someone such as Alexander Zverev, who just turned 20 last month, or Dominic Thiem, 23, make a breakthrough for the kids? (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez, FIle)

Thiem, Zverev aiming to upset old guard at French Open

By DANIELLA MATAR - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 20, 2017, file photo, Britain's Andy Murray makes a forehand return to United States' Sam Querrey during their third round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia. Heading into the French Open, the men at Nos. 1-5 in the ATP rankings are all 30 or older for the first time in history. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung, FIle)

FRENCH OPEN ‘17: Rafael Nadal seeks his record 10th title

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Novak Djokovic of Serbia serves to Rafael Nadal of Spain during their mens semifinal tennis match at the Madrid Open tennis tournament in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, May 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza)

Djokovic upbeat despite yet another setback in Madrid

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

Spain's Rafael Nadal clenches his fist as a return goes out in the final of the Madrid Open tennis tournament against Austria's Dominic Thiem in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, May 14, 2017. (AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza)

Nadal beats Thiem in Madrid, wins 3rd straight title

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

Rafael Nadal of Spain plays a return to Novak Djokovic of Serbia during their mens semifinal tennis match at the Madrid Open tennis tournament in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, May 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

Nadal snaps winless streak vs Djokovic to reach Madrid final

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

Kei Nishikori of Japan returns the ball to David Ferrer of Spain during a Madrid Open tennis tournament match in Madrid, Thursday, May 11, 2017. (AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza)

Top-ranked Murray loses to Coric in 3rd round of Madrid Open

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

Novak Djokovic of Serbia gestures after defeating Nicolas Almagro of Spain 6-1, 6-4, 7-5 during a Madrid Open tennis tournament match in Madrid, Spain, Wednesday, May 10, 2017. (AP Photo/Paul White)

Djokovic, Nadal advance to 3rd round in Madrid Open

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

Nadal’s debut in Madrid delayed because of ear infection

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press