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David Ferrer (L) and Rafael Nadal (C) hold their trophies next to Usain Bolt after Nadal won their French Open men's final match at Roland Garros in Paris on June 9, 2013.
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Spaniards David Ferrer (L) and Rafael Nadal hold their trophies after Nadal won their French Open men's final match at Roland Garros in Paris on June 9, 2013. Nadal defeated Ferrer 6-3,
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