Rafael Nadal captures eighth French Open crown

It is an art, though, and no one -- male, female, alive or dead -- has mastered it as thoroughly as Rafael Nadal has. The Spaniard has now entered the French Open nine times; he has won eight titles, more than any male player has ever claimed at aDespite seven months away from competition because of a knee injury, Rafael Nadal continued his dominance in the French Open, winning his eighth singles title with a straight-sets victory over David Ferrer. Nadal, who won, 6-3, 6-2, 6-3, is 59-1 atDespite seven months away from competition because of a knee injury, Rafael Nadal continued his dominance in the French Open, winning his eighth singles title with a straight-sets victory over David Ferrer. Nadal, who won, 6-3, 6-2, 6-3, is 59-1 atPARIS — Scrambling into corners and unleashing topspin-laden winners, Rafael Nadal used his favorite surface to show his fragile knees are far from done.

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