28+ Nadal 2007 French Open Background. The last time nadal had dropped a set at the french open was way back in 2007 when federer managed to take one off him in the final that year. Nadal won his first french open in 2005 and went on to earn four consecutive titles, dominating the court through 2008.

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It is widely considered to be one of the greatest rivalries in tennis history by players, coaches, and pundits, and was listed as the third greatest rivalry in the 2000s decade in. The french open, which will have fans in the stands (unlike the u.s. Nadal won his first french open in 2005 and went on to earn four consecutive titles, dominating the court through 2008.

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Despite losing the first set on a tiebreak, he then reeled off three sets in a row to claim the first french open title of many. The second was on sunday's french open final, in which nadal, who dislikes the concept of revenge, returned the compliment in full. In the end, nadal showed great resolve to win his maiden grand slam. Nadal chasing 13th french open title, 100th win.