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)
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. FULL STORY
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.
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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.
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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.
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