Tennis: Nadal took his ninth French Open title against Djokovic

Rafael Nadal defeated Novak Djokovic to win his ninth French Open title and a record fifth in succession.

The Spaniard, 28, coped better in hot circumstances as he won 3-6 7-5 6-2 6-4 in three hours and 31 minutes.

Nadal is the first man ever to win a major title nine times, taking his Grand Slam total to 14.
Victory also means he will remain world number one ahead of Djokovic.