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Nadal Downs Federer, Nabs 6th Open

Takes fourth French Open against Swiss player

By the Associated Press

Posted Jun 5, 2011 12:18 PM CDT

(AP) – Rafael Nadal won his record-equaling sixth French Open title today, beating Roger Federer 7-5, 7-6 (3), 5-7, 6-1 in the final. It was the fourth final at Roland Garros between the two players, and the fourth won by Nadal.

With the victory, Nadal equaled Bjorn Borg's record of six French Open titles and earned his 10th major overall. Nadal is now 45-1 at Roland Garros, and 17-8 against Federer—including 6-2 in Grand Slam finals. Click through the photo gallery for more scenes from the match.

Rafael Nadal of Spain clenches his fist after scoring a point against Roger Federer of Switzerland in the men's final of the French Open tennis tournament in Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday June 5, 2011.
Rafael Nadal of Spain clenches his fist after scoring a point against Roger Federer of Switzerland in the men's final of the French Open tennis tournament in Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday June...   (Lionel Cironneau)
Roger Federer of Swizerland returns against Rafael Nadal of Spain in the men's final of the French Open tennis tournament in Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday June 5, 2011.
Roger Federer of Swizerland returns against Rafael Nadal of Spain in the men's final of the French Open tennis tournament in Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday June 5, 2011.   (Michel Spingler)
Roger Federer of Swizerland returns against Rafael Nadal of Spain in the men's final of the French Open tennis tournament in Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday June 5, 2011.
Roger Federer of Swizerland returns against Rafael Nadal of Spain in the men's final of the French Open tennis tournament in Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday June 5, 2011.   (Christophe Ena)
Defending champion Spain's Rafael Nadal reacts as he plays Switzerland's Roger Federer during the men's final match for the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium, Sunday, June 5, 2011, in Paris.
Defending champion Spain's Rafael Nadal reacts as he plays Switzerland's Roger Federer during the men's final match for the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium, Sunday, June 5,...   (Michel Euler)
Roger Federer of Switzerland misses a return against Rafael Nadal of Spain in the men's final of the French Open tennis tournament in Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday June 5, 2011.
Roger Federer of Switzerland misses a return against Rafael Nadal of Spain in the men's final of the French Open tennis tournament in Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday June 5, 2011.   (Michel Euler)
Roger Federer of Switzerland prepares to serve against Rafael Nadal of Spain in the men's final of the French Open tennis tournament in Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday June 5, 2011.
Roger Federer of Switzerland prepares to serve against Rafael Nadal of Spain in the men's final of the French Open tennis tournament in Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday June 5, 2011.   (Michel Euler)
Rafael Nadal of Spain returns against Roger Federer of Switzerland in the men's final of the French Open tennis tournament in Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday June 5, 2011.
Rafael Nadal of Spain returns against Roger Federer of Switzerland in the men's final of the French Open tennis tournament in Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday June 5, 2011.   (Lionel Cironneau)
Rafael Nadal of Spain returns against Roger Federer of Switzerland in the men's final of the French Open tennis tournament in Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday June 5, 2011.
Rafael Nadal of Spain returns against Roger Federer of Switzerland in the men's final of the French Open tennis tournament in Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday June 5, 2011.   (Christophe Ena)
Rafael Nadal of Spain returns against Roger Federer of Switzerland in the men's final of the French Open tennis tournament in Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday June 5, 2011.
Rafael Nadal of Spain returns against Roger Federer of Switzerland in the men's final of the French Open tennis tournament in Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday June 5, 2011.   (Christophe Ena)
Spain's Rafael Nadal returns the ball to Switzerland's Roger Federer during the men's final match for the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium, Sunday, June 5, 2011, in Paris.
Spain's Rafael Nadal returns the ball to Switzerland's Roger Federer during the men's final match for the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium, Sunday, June 5, 2011, in Paris.   (Laurent Baheux)
Roger Federer of Switzerland wipes his forehead in his match against Rafael Nadal of Spain in the men's final of the French Open tennis tournament in Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday June 5, 2011.
Roger Federer of Switzerland wipes his forehead in his match against Rafael Nadal of Spain in the men's final of the French Open tennis tournament in Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday June 5, 2011....   (Michel Euler)
Roger Federer of Switzerland returns against Rafael Nadal of Spain in the men's final of the French Open tennis tournament in Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday June 5, 2011.
Roger Federer of Switzerland returns against Rafael Nadal of Spain in the men's final of the French Open tennis tournament in Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday June 5, 2011.   (Michel Euler)
Rafael Nadal clenches his fist as he takes the second set in his match against Roger Federer in the men's final of the French Open in Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday June 5, 2011.
Rafael Nadal clenches his fist as he takes the second set in his match against Roger Federer in the men's final of the French Open in Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday June 5, 2011.   (Laurent Baheux)
Rafael Nadal of Spain clenches his fist as he takes the second set in his match against Roger Federer of Switzerland in the men's final of the French Open tennis tournament in Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday June 5, 2011.
Rafael Nadal of Spain clenches his fist as he takes the second set in his match against Roger Federer of Switzerland in the men's final of the French Open tennis tournament in Roland Garros stadium in...   (Laurent Baheux)
Rafael Nadal of Spain clenches his fist after scoring a point against Roger Federer of Switzerland in the men's final of the French Open tennis tournament in Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday June 5, 2011.
Rafael Nadal of Spain clenches his fist after scoring a point against Roger Federer of Switzerland in the men's final of the French Open tennis tournament in Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday June...   (Lionel Cironneau)
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