Rafael Nadal Is The Happiest Man in The World
Rafa became the first man to win 8 titles at the same Grand Slam tournament when he beat fellow Spaniard David Ferrer in Sunday's final. In other words, the King of Clay is now the God of Clay.
By Sadho Ram — 10 Jun 2013, 02:21 AM — Updated about 11 years ago
Rafael Nadal Wins French Open, Defeats David Ferrer For Historic 8th Title At Roland Garros
From a green and pleasant land, Wimbledon's grasscourts must now resemble a minefield for Rafa Nadal who, for the second year in a row on Monday, suffered a
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Rafael Nadal winds up to serve during the first set. Nadal took the first 6-3. Matthew Stockman, Getty Images
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Rafael Nadal drops to the clay after the final point was secured. Clive Brunskill, Getty Images
Image via gannett-cdn.comRafael Nadal became the first man to win eight titles at the same Grand Slam tournament when he beat fellow Spaniard David Ferrer in the French Open final Sunday, 6-3, 6-2, 6-3.
The match in the second set was briefly interrupted by a protester who jumped onto the court near Nadal carrying a flare. Security personnel wrestled the protester to the ground and quickly dragged him away, the AP says.
npr.orgRafael Nadal's final shot at the French Open was a typically ferocious fallaway forehand, and when it landed for a winner, his momentum and emotions sent him splaying backward onto the clay he loves.
Rafael Nadal of Spain sinks to the clay after defeating compatriot David Ferrer in the French Open final. (Photo: Susan Mullane, USA TODAY Sports)
Image via gannett-cdn.comWith 12 majors overall, the 27-year-old Spaniard moves into a tie for third place with Roy Emerson. He trails only Roger Federer (17) and Pete Sampras (14) and is the second youngest, after Federer, to reach a dozen Grand Slam titles.
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PHOTO: Rafael Nadal (R) embraces compatriot David Ferrer after winning their men's singles final match
Rafael Nadal (R) of Spain embraces compatriot David Ferrer after winning their men's singles final match at the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris. Nadal made light work of fellow Spaniard Ferrer to win a protest-interrupted French Open final 6-3 6-2 6-3 and become the first man to win eight singles titles at the same tournament. (Reuters)
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WATCH: Rafa celebrating his 8th Roland Garros win
A combination of AFP pictures made in Paris on June 9, 2013, shows Spain's Rafael Nadal biting his the trophy during his eight victories. AFP/Getty Images
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A combination of AFP pictures made in Paris on June 9, 2013, shows Spain's Rafael Nadal biting his the trophy during his eight victories.
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A combination of AFP pictures made in Paris on June 9, 2013, shows Spain's Rafael Nadal biting his the trophy during his eight victories. AFP/Getty Images
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A combination of AFP pictures made in Paris on June 9, 2013, shows Spain's Rafael Nadal biting his the trophy during his eight victories. AFP/Getty Images
Image via imgur.comAlso, the French Open final was hit by same-sex marriage protest
Anti gay-marriage activists caused a brief disruption in the second set. Patrick Kovarik, AFP/Getty Images
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Security gets a handle on the anti gay-marriage activist jumps on the court carrying a flare. Kenzo Tribouillard, AFP/Getty Images
Image via gannett-cdn.comA shirtless, masked protester carrying a lit flare jumped on the court during Sunday’s French Open final, near where Rafael Nadal was preparing to serve to David Ferrer.
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The man jumped over fans in the front row and ran behind Nadal’s bench before he was tackled by security and removed from the stadium.
google.comJust prior to that, two people interrupted play by chanting and holding up a banner in the stands. On another court at the complex, protesters held up flares and a banner calling for the resignation of French President Francois Hollande
The incident took place just in front of the VIP box on Court Philippe Chatrier where Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt and Hollywood superstar Leonardo DiCaprio were sitting.
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