Rafael Nadal captures eighth French Open crown

Rafael Nadal was showered with congratulations by the likes of Prince Felipe of Spain, Usain Bolt and Pau Gasol. All were in Paris to watch the King of Clay do what he does best to win his eighth French Open, defeatingPARIS -- Eight-time French Open champion Rafael Nadal drops from No. 4 to No. 5 in the ATP rankings this week, swapping places with David Ferrer, the man he beat in the Roland Garros final.Rafael Nadal is now 59-1 in his career at the French Open. (Petr David Josek/AP). By Nick Zaccardi. PARIS — Three thoughts off Rafael Nadal's 6-3, 6-2, 6-3 win over David Ferrer in the French Open final on Sunday … 1.Rafael Nadal has just forty-five points to defend for the rest of the season. (Clive Brunskill/Getty Images). Nearly a year ago, Rafael Nadal was forced to make a tough decision: play the Olympics on an injured knee orIt was already written that the Spanish national

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