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Rafael Nadal Beats David Ferrer, Makes French Open History

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Getty S 060713 Nadal?  SQUARESPACE CACHEVERSION=1370788755938Clive Brunskill/Getty Images(PARIS) — Rafael Nadal defeated David Ferrer  6-3, 6-2, 6-3 on Sunday to take home his record breaking eighth French Open title.

Nadal is now the only man with eight titles at one Grand Slam.

The victory comes after Nadal defeated No. 1 seeded Novak Djokovic on Friday in five grueling sets.

Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt was also in attendance to witness the history.

Serena Williams became the oldest woman to win a major crown since Martina Navratilova after beating Maria Sharapova in two sets on Saturday.

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