Rafael Nadal of Spain won a record-equalling sixth French Open title when he beat Roger Federer of Switzerland 7-5, 7-6(3), 5-7, 6-1 at the Rolland Garros on June 05. With this win he equalled Bjorn Borg's record of six wins at the French Open.
Reigning champion Nadal was outplayed for seven games in the first set as he fell 5-2 behind but reeled off five games in a row, including saving a set point.
Federer, who won the last of his 16 Grand Slam titles at the 2010 Australian Open, started with a confident service game on a humid day on court Philippe Chatrier.
Playing an all-out attack Federer snatched his opponent's serve on his fourth opportunity when Nadal surprisingly spun a short forehand into the net.
“Roger, Roger!”, the 15,000 centre court crowd chanted as the 2009 champion comfortably held for 3-0 courtesy of a couple of thumping aces.
Looking rattled, Nadal had a blister powdered by the trainer during the changeover at 5-2 down.
Third seed Federer came out all guns blazing in the eighth game, eeking out a set point on Nadal's serve which the Spaniard saved as a Federer drop shot floated just wide.
It proved a crucial moment as Nadal suddenly found his range with his forehand to get Federer on the run.
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