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BBC Sport · Jun 10, 2018

French Open 2018: Rafael Nadal not 'crazy' about catching Roger Federer

Rafael Nadal won his 11th French Open title against Dominic ThiemRafael Nadal would love to surpass Roger Federer's men's record of 20 Grand Slam titles but says he is not "crazy" about catching his great rival.

World number one Nadal won his 17th major by lifting his 11th French Open title on Sunday, beating seventh seed Dominic Thiem 6-4 6-3 6-2.

"Of course I have ambition. But I can't always be thinking of more," he said.

Nadal, 32, is second behind Federer in the list of all-time Grand Slam titles, three clear of Pete Sampras in third.

Veteran pair Nadal and Federer have won the past six Grand Slams as their younger rivals struggle to dislodge them at the pinnacle of the game.

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