Rafael Nadal became the first man ever to win seven French Open titles as he defeated Novak Djokovic 6-4 6-3 2-6 7-5 in their rain-delayed final at Roland Garros.

Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal will return to Court Philippe Chatrier at 1pm today in Paris to try to complete the French Open final after it was rained off last night.

A furious Rafael Nadal held a tenuous lead over Novak Djokovic when rain forced an overnight suspension of their French Open final blockbuster in Paris.