Rafael Nadal won his eighth title at Roland Garros when he defeated fellow Spaniard David Ferrer in the French Open final. Miguel Medina / AFP
Rafael Nadal won his eighth title at Roland Garros when he defeated fellow Spaniard David Ferrer in the French Open final. Miguel Medina / AFP
Rafael Nadal won his eighth title at Roland Garros when he defeated fellow Spaniard David Ferrer in the French Open final. Miguel Medina / AFP
Rafael Nadal won his eighth title at Roland Garros when he defeated fellow Spaniard David Ferrer in the French Open final. Miguel Medina / AFP

Tennis

Rafael Nadal wins historic eighth French Open title

The "King of Clay" wins his 12th grand slam championship with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-3 victory over his fellow Spaniard David Ferrer in Paris.

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June 09, 2013

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Rafael Nadal won the French Open for a record eighth time today by defeating fellow Spaniard David Ferrer 6-3, 6-2, 6-3 in the final.

It was the first time in tennis history that a man had won the same grand slam title eight times.

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