Nadal revels in winning sixth French Open title

RAFAEL NADAL believes his sixth French Open title was the most special of them all because of the trials and tribulations he had to go through to claim it.

The Spaniard defeated Roger Federer 7-5 7-6 (7/3) 5-7 6-1 yesterday to equal Bjorn Borg’s record of Roland Garros crowns and ensure he will be the world number one going into Wimbledon.

Nadal won last year’s tournament without dropping a set but it was very different from the start this time as he battled back from two sets to one down against John Isner in round one and struggled through the rest of the first week.