View Rafael Nadal French Open 2005 Pics. 1 court for the first—and last—time at roland garros, in his debut against lars burgsmuller. Rafael nadal clinched his first grand slam crown today with a thrilling victory over mariano puerta at the french open.

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He's rafael nadal, it's the french, and that was enough. 1 court for the first—and last—time at roland garros, in his debut against lars burgsmuller. Nadal has lost twice at the french open.

Three men have won the french open and wimbledon titles back to back:

Justine henin competing in the women's final at the 2007 french open; 2005 rafael nadal tennis season. Rafael nadal is one of the most expressive tennis stars on the tour. Nadal came into the match full of confidence, having been unbeaten on european clay that year, taking the titles in monte carlo, barcelona and rome, as well as brazil and acapulco earlier that year in south america.