Rafael Nadal rubber-stamped his credentials as the world's best claycourter at the French Open on Sunday to once again wreck Roger Federer's grand slam dream.
By bringing the world number one to his knees with a 6-3 4-6 6-3 6-4 exhibition, Nadal followed Bjorn Borg to become only the second man in 93 years to clinch a hat-trick of trophies at Roland Garros.
Spain's Rafael Nadal embraces his trophy after defeating Switzerland's Roger Federer in the men's final match at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris June 10, 2007. Nadal captured a hat-trick of French Open titles with a 6-3 4-6 6-3 6-4 win over world number one Federer on Sunday. [Reuters]
Just as he did 12 months ago, the irrepressible Spaniard sabotaged Federer's valiant bid to join American Don Budge and Australian Rod Laver as the only men to hold all four majors at the same time.
It is a feat that has not been repeated for 38 years.
Federer's search for the elusive claycourt slam he craves will have to go on the backburner for at least another year thanks to a ragged performance in the final.
After committing 60 unforced errors and converting only one of 17 break points during a duel lasting three hours 10 minutes, it came as little surprise when the Swiss handed victory to Nadal by slamming a forehand long on the first match point.
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As the crowd stood up to hail the undisputed king of clay, Nadal promptly collapsed on to his back, legs splayed, and covered his face in disbelief.
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