French Open 2017 men's final: Nadal vs. Wawrinka live scores, updates, highlights

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Rafael Nadal enters the 2017 French Open finals with a chance to win his 10th Grand Slam title at Roland Garros on Sunday at 9 a.m. ET against Stan Wawrinka.

Nadal holds a 15-3 record against Wawrinka in all-time matchups with both men looking to move up in the world rankings.

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If Nadal is able to secure the victory for his 15th career Grand Slam title, he will be just three back from all-time leader Roger Federer with 18. The King of Clay secured a spot in his 22nd major final after powering through competition without dropping a set. No. 4 Nadal is on pace to become the first player in the Open era to hoist 10 trophies at a single tournament.

Wawrinka, ranked No. 3 in the world, is looking to improve a streak of his own by continuing a perfect 3-0 record in Grand Slam final appearances. His last three Slam final victories are a U.S. Open win against Novak Djokovic in 2016, a Roland Garros win against Djokovic in 2015 and a win against Nadal in the 2014 Australian Open.

French Open 2017 men's final: TV info, live streaming
The match begins 9 a.m. ET Sunday. NBC (U.S.) and Eurosport (UK) will televise the match. You can live-stream the action at Roland Garros through NBC Sports Live Extra in the U.S. or Eurosport Player in the UK. Radio play-by-play is also available for free on TuneIn.com and the TuneIn app.

French Open 2017 men's final matchup
In Nadal's previous matches, his toughest competition has been against No. 6 Dominic Thiem. He proved nothing would get in his way, blowing past Thiem 6-3, 6-4, 6-0. Nadal and his dominant backhand also faced ranked opponents No. 17 Roberto Bautista Agut and No. 20 Pablo Carreno Busta.

Nadal boosts a 17-1 record on clay this year to date, while Wawrinka's record stands at 6-3.

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Wawrinka was able to knock off top-ranked Andy Murray in the semifinals in five sets, showing off a strong forehand. His journey to the final also included matches against ranked opponents No. 7 Marin Cilic, No. 15 Gael Monfils and No. 28 Fabio Fognini.

If successful at Roland Garros, Wawrinka also etches his name into record books by becoming the third player to win three or more Grand Slam titles after turning 30 years old.

French Open 2017 men's final: Live updates, highlights
Scroll down for the latest highlights and updates.

10:54 a.m. — Wawrinka has spent more time on the court (5 hours and 19 minutes) than Nadal and it is starting to show. Nadal still looks fresh, while Wawrinka shows fatigue.

10:44 a.m. — Afer a tough rally, Wawrinka throws his racket and snaps it over his knee in frustration and gets a racket abuse warning. But that's the least of his worries. Nadal wins the second set, 6-3.

Absolute impotence. This creates the superiority of #Nadal in @stanwawrinka. #RG17

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Sebastián Torok ✔ @sebatorok
Impotencia absoluta. Esto genera en @stanwawrinka la superioridad de #Nadal. #RG17
4:49 PM - 11 Jun 2017
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10:34 a.m. — A no-look forehand pass from Nadal down the line and Wawrinka claps. Bowing would be more appropriate?

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When you're not even looking but you hit an amazing winner...

Un peu de magie ? C'est parti ! #RG17
4:34 PM - 11 Jun 2017
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10: 26 a.m. — Nadal leads in the second set, 4-1.

10:17 a.m. — Everything is going Nadal's way right now. Wawrinka looking frustrated.

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Nick McCarvel ✔ @NickMcCarvel
Stan needs to channel his inner Ostapenko: Down a set and 3-0. His big shots aren't landing and Nadal not giving him anythinggg #RG17
4:16 PM - 11 Jun 2017
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10:00 a.m. — Wawrinka isn't helping himself out against Nadal, still playing aggressive, but the numbers are catching up with him. After 41 minutes, Nadal wins the first set 6-2.

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Ben Rothenberg @BenRothenberg
Too many easy mistakes for Wawrinka: 4 winners, 16 unforced errors. #rg17
3:59 PM - 11 Jun 2017 · Paris, France
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9:54 a.m. — Nadal with three aces, Wawrinka with one. Nadal keeps catching Wawrinka with a cross court serve landing on the line sideline.

9: 49 a.m. — Wawrinka has had his chances, but Nadal is firing back. Still in the first set.

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3-2 #Nadal. Both saved BP's. Been scratchy, with missed returns & loose groundies from both. #RG17
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9:43 a.m. — Wawrinka and Nadal playing a close set so far. More errors than winners through 25 minutes.

9:07 a.m. — Nadal will serve in the opening set. A reminder, he boasts a 78-2 record at Roland Garros and is 26-0 against players with a one-handed backhand.

9:03 a.m. — Just a few minutes away from the start of the French Open final and Stan Wawrinka announces he has a change in staff.

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Congratulations to Tennis Channel's @paul_annacone who will be joining @stanwawrinka's team for the grass court season! 🎾
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