Ultimately, Nadal wore down Federer 7-5, 7-6 (3), 5-7, 6-1. It was not a great match, running 3 hours, 48 minutes, but it was solid and satisfying.
And then he thanked life itself for giving him the opportunity to make this sterling piece of history.
“A big personal satisfaction, especially when you started [the tournament] without playing your best,” Nadal said. “Finally, I was able to play my best when I needed my best….”
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Rafael Nadal wins his Sixth French Open
Ultimately, Nadal wore down Federer 7-5, 7-6 (3), 5-7, 6-1. It was not a great match, running 3 hours, 48 minutes, but it was solid and satisfying.
And then he thanked life itself for giving him the opportunity to make this sterling piece of history.
“A big personal satisfaction, especially when you started [the tournament] without playing your best,” Nadal said. “Finally, I was able to play my best when I needed my best….”
Read it all.