Following a stellar comeback after his lengthy lay-off, Rafael Nadal has now achieved his goal for the season, successfully defended his French Open title with a straight sets 6-3,6-2,6-3 victory over his good friend and compatriot, David Ferrer. Ferrer was playing the best tennis of his career, reaching the most important final of his career without dropping a set.
Nadal secured his place in the history book, becoming the first player to win the same Grand Slam tournament eight times, strengthening thus his credentials as the best clay-court champion to have ever graced the court. Although he lost his Monte Carlo crown to arch-rival, Novak Djokovic, the Spaniard has been invincible since, winning titles in Barcelona, Madrid and Rome.
Is no secret that I am not a Nadal fan. However, no one can argue his incredible feat. Even though he struggled on some occasions, the Spaniard was impeccable when it mattered most. Probably the toughest test came in the semifinals, when he had to rely on all his experience, coming from a break down to overcome Djokovic in an epic battle that denied the Serb the opportunity to complete his Grand Slam collection. Rafa is now Novak's top contender for the season-ending No.1 spot.
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| Rafael Nadal did it again. The Spaniard won his eight crown at Roland Garros, becoming the first player in history to win a major for eight times. |
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| Although David Ferrer did not surrender a set en route to the final, the Spaniard was unable to prevent his compatriot from successfully defending his French Open title. Nadal won 6-3,6-2,6-3. |
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