Seiko Ambassador Novak Djokovic Dethrones Rafael Nadal At The French Open

Seiko Ambassador Novak Djokovic Dethrones Rafael Nadal At The French Open

Adrienne Faurote
By Adrienne Faurote June 3, 2015

 

Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic

One of the most hotly-anticipated tennis matches in recent history was sadly, a lopsided affair. “The King of Clay” Rafael Nadal fell to Novak Djokovic in straight sets at the quarter-finals of the French Open. The nine-time Roland-Garros champion lost with a final score of 7-5, 6-3, 6-1.

Nadal’s loss at the French Open marks the tennis star’s second loss in the history of the tournament. His official record at Roland-Garros stands at 70-2. His only other loss occurred in 2009 when he fell to Robin Soderling. That year, Roger Federer would go on to win the tournament.

Rafael Nadal has enjoyed a long and fruitful partnership with Richard Mille. Just ahead of this year’s tournament, the luxury watch brand unveiled the RM-27 02 Whirlpool Rafael Nadal, a stunning timepiece which could be seen on Nadal’s right arm throughout this year’s tournament. Today’s victor, Novak Djokovic, has enjoyed his own tenure as a brand ambassador for Seiko. Djokovic has a number of special edition models with the brand. The tennis star will go on to face Andy Murray in the French Open semi-finals on Friday.

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