Rafael Nadal bites the trophy after defeating David Ferrer in the men's singles final to win the French Open in Paris June 9, 2013. (REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes)

Nadal shakes off Ferrer to win eighth French Open title

A bare-chested protestor who jumped on to court with a red flare and the dogged resistance of fellow Spaniard David Ferrer could not stop an irrepressible Rafa Nadal from storming to a record eighth French Open title with a 6-3 6-2 6-3 win on Sunday.
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Protester with flare interrupts French Open final The all-Spanish French Open final between Rafael Nadal and David Ferrer was interrupted Sunday at Roland Garros in Paris when a flare-wielding protester jumped onto the court. FULL STORY

Serena Williams beats Maria Sharapova to win second French Open title The look in her eyes said “don’t mess with me” and no one dared to cross Serena Williams during an unforgettable French Open fortnight when the American proved she “really, really wanted” the title “more than anyone else”. FULL STORY

Nadal finally finds a reason to smile All the complaints about lousy weather, windy courts and rotten schedules were forgotten as the sun finally shone on birthday boy Rafa Nadal’s pursuit of a record eighth French Open title on Monday. FULL STORY

Nadal looks for renewed vigour at French Open Seven-times champion Rafael Nadal has been showing signs of nerves at the French Open, but Monday’s fourth-round match against Kei Nishikori could be exactly what the doctor ordered for the Spanish third seed. FULL STORY

May 31 ... Bad day for Canadians at French Open

May 30 ... Tennis player Sergiy Stakhovsky fined for taking photo at French Open

May 29 ... Milos Raonic survives scare at French Open

May 27 ... Eugenie Bouchard to meet Maria Sharapova

May 26 ... Raonic cruises into second round at French Open

Jun 11 ... Nadal sets French Open record

Jun 10 ... French Open final suspended until Monday

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