Seeking the 13th Roland Garros crown last June, Rafael Nadal experienced only the third loss at his beloved Major. Not playing on his highest level that spring on clay, Rafa claimed the titles in Barcelona and Rome after challenging matches and hoped for one last push at Roland Garros.Nadal advanced into the 13th semi-final in Paris, never losing an encounter on Court Philippe-Chatrier after passing the quarter-final stage! Rafa faced the most challenging possible rival in the semis, and he could not prevail and remain on the title course.Novak Djokovic toppled Nadal 3-6, 6-3, 7-6, 6-2 in four hours and 11 minutes, remaining perfect at Majors that year and advancing into the title clash. It was Nadal’s third loss in Paris since 2005 and the first since the 2015 quarter-final when he …