List of recent French Open men's singles champions ahead of the 2021 tournament which starts at Roland Garros on Sunday: 2020: Rafael Nadal (ESP) 2019: Rafael Nadal (ESP) 2018: Rafael Nadal (ESP) 2017: Rafael Nadal (ESP) 2016: Novak Djokovic (SRB) 2015: Stan Wawrinka (SUI) 2014: Rafael Nadal (ESP) 2013: Rafael Nadal (ESP) 2012: Rafael Nadal (ESP) 2011: Rafael Nadal (ESP) afp