2009 French Open live by Eurosport and SVT also broadcast the men's final live. 2009 French Open The 2009 French Open was a tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts. It was the 113th edition of the French Open, and the second Grand Slam event of the year. It took place at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France, from May 24 through June 7, 2009. Rafael Nadal and Ana Ivanovic were the defending champions. Both failed to defend their titles, losing to Robin Söderling and Victoria Azarenka in the fourth round, respectively. Nadal's loss to Söderling was his first defeat in the
2013 French Open – Men's Singles 2013 French Open – Men's Singles Rafael Nadal was the three-time defending champion and successfully defended his title by defeating compatriot, and good friend, David Ferrer who reached his first Grand Slam final 6–3, 6–2, 6–3. Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal were placed in the same half of the draw at a Grand Slam tournament for the first time since the 2010 French Open. In their semifinal, they played a notably long match which lasted 4:37 hours and was dubbed one of the greatest matches ever to have been played and the best clay court match ever. Nadal eventually came