Rafael Nadal added to his legend on Friday morning when he reached his 7th French Open final by easily defeating David Ferrer 6-2, 6-2, 6-1. If that doesn’t show you just how great Rafa is, he has also improved his overall record to 51-1 on the clay of Roland Garros.
If Nadal takes the title, he will break his tie with Bjorn Borg. They currently share the record of six French Open trophies.
Still no hint of arrogance from Nadal in offcourt attitude.How many sports stars would manage this while dominating to this degree? #RG12
— Christopher Clarey (@christophclarey) June 8, 2012
Rafa Nadal at the French could qualify for the "Not sure anybody does anything as well as he does this one thing" convo.
— Chris Sprow (@Sprow) June 8, 2012
Nadal ruthless, blasting Ferrer 62 62 61. Cant imagine what Djokovic & Federer think after watching semi. Chatrier is Rafa's slaughterhouse
— Matt Cronin (@TennisReporters) June 8, 2012
just for being the only man to have ever- EVER- beaten rafael nadal at #frenchopen robin soderling should be in the tennis hall of fame!
— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) June 8, 2012
Nadal just crushed Ferrer. Whoever win the semifinal between Federer and Djokovic will find a real tough match against the king of clay.
— Ibnu Agung Mulyanto (@IBeNimages) June 8, 2012
Incredible match of Rafa Nadal in #RolandGarros.On the way to make history in worldwide tennis.Who is the next? Who cares!
— Jose Manuel Garrido (@JMG24Life) June 8, 2012
He's just the boss!! Really! I mean, sitting down?! Then recovering quickly to continue the point! Awesome Rafa, freaking AWESOME!! #Nadal
— nic (@nic_knack) June 8, 2012
For a loyal and patriotic guy, nadal sure beats up his friends and countrymen…first set 6-2
— Jon Wertheim (@jon_wertheim) June 8, 2012
Last time Nadal lost a match on red clay after winning 1st set was 2007 Hamburg final vs Federer. Long time ago
— Matt Cronin (@TennisReporters) June 8, 2012
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