Rafael Nadal wins 6th French Open

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Rafael Nadal sealed a record-equaling French Open title for the sixth time with a 7-5, 7-6, 5-7, 6-1 win over Roger Federer on Sunday, to continue his dominance on clay.

The victory leveled the Spaniard with Bjorn Borg, for the " most men's singles titles" at Roland Garros, while it also made sure he would remain ranked as the world number one.

This was a classic duel between two of the greatest players the world has ever seen.

Rafael Nadal of Spain holds the trophy during the awarding ceremony for
the men's final in the French Open tennis championship at the Roland Garros
stadium in Paris June 5, 2011. Nadal claimed the title by defeating Roger
Federer of Switzerland with 3-1. (Xinhua/Xu Liang)

Like so many of their epic matches over the years, this was another one full of exhilarating rallies and spellbinding winners, but the "King of Clay" Rafael Nadal deservedly prevailed.

Nadal strategically played to Federer's backhand on Court Philippe Chatrier, but the 16-time Grand Slam champion struggled with his forehand as well. He committed 56 unforced errors in the match to Nadal's 27.

Rafael Nadal of Spain holds the trophy during the awarding ceremony for the men's
final in the French Open tennis championship at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris
June 5, 2011. Nadal claimed the title by defeating Roger Federer of Switzerland
with 3-1. (Xinhua/Xu Liang)

In the service break that put Nadal up for good, the Swiss missed an easy forehand, double-faulted and then put a forehand into the net.

That gave the Spaniard a 3-1 lead in the fourth set, and it was enough for him to hold on to victory.

Rafael Nadal of Spain bites the trophy during the awarding ceremony for the men's
final in the French Open tennis championship at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris
June 5, 2011. Nadal claimed the title by defeating Roger Federer of Switzerland
with 3-1. (Xinhua/Xu Liang)

The win means Nadal will remain ranked as the world number one and further cements his reputation as the greatest clay court player of all-time. Nadal, who turned 25 on Friday has now won 10 Grand Slam titles.

Rafael Nadal(L) of Spain and Roger Federer of Switzerland pose with their trophies
during the awarding ceremony for the men's final in the French Open tennis
championship at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris June 5, 2011. Nadal claimed
the title with 3-1. (Xinhua/Xu Liang)

Editor:Zhang Jingya |Source: CNTV.CN


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