Rafael Nadal made history by being the first man to win four consecutive French Open titles since Borg did it in 1978-81. He dominated the world number 1 Federer, 6-1, 6-3, 6-0 displaying both accuracy in his backhand and unrelentless forehand strokes.
Federer showed a little resistance midway through the second set, mainly by creating extra ordinary shots on the side line. His volleys created some opportunities for him as he leveled the set 3-3.
Nadal, however, was undeterred. He made Federer’s volleys futile by delivering brilliant passing shots down the line, forcing Federer to just stand in awe in the middle of the court.
In the end, Nadal’s clay court play making proved too much for Federer. He completely anihilated the world number 1 by breaking him on the first game of the third set and never looked back. He finished the match at 6-0, a show of total supremacy at the Roland Garros clay courts.
Perhaps it will be another story for Federer next year…but until then this one is Nadal’s.
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