Rafael Nadal defeated Mariano Puerta in the final, 6–7(6–8), 6–3, 6–1, 7–5 to win the men's singles tennis title at the 2005 French Open. It was his first major title, the first of a record 14 French Open titles, and the first of a record 22 major men's singles titles overall. Nadal won the French Open on his tournament debut, the first man to do so since Mats Wilander in 1982, and was the youngest champion since Michael Chang in 1989.
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Rafael Nadal defeated Mariano Puerta in the final, 6–7(6–8), 6–3, 6–1, 7–5 to win the men's singles tennis title at the 2005 French Open. It was his first major title, the first of a record 14 French Open titles, and the first of a record 22 major men's singles titles overall. Nadal won the French Open on his tournament debut, the first man to do so since Mats Wilander in 1982, and was the youngest champion since Michael Chang in 1989.
Rafael Nadal defeated Mariano Puerta to win his first French Open title
Barely turned 19 when he won this. Had defeated Federer a couple of times already (and should've won Miami in 2005 from two sets up).
When you consider what Alcaraz has already achieved but he's a little short currently in slams it's incredible the heights Nadal achieved so young and just been a relentless march since at RG.
When you consider what Alcaraz has already achieved but he's a little short currently in slams it's incredible the heights Nadal achieved so young and just been a relentless march since at RG.
I always liked Puerta and his one handed backhand, got on the "level playing field" a bit too late in his career and it looked too suspicious. A weak federation like Argentina couldn't do anything to cover it up.
Back in 2005, virtually all tennis fans (except those close to Nadal) saw him primarily as a claycourt expert only. His biggest achievement is transferring his game everywhere else.
best record in tennis, his chatrier run
perfect playstyle meets perfect court for it
Soderling needs to be included in the goat argument just for beating him on chatrier in his prime
perfect playstyle meets perfect court for it
Soderling needs to be included in the goat argument just for beating him on chatrier in his prime
Ugh, clay vulture era. This is the type of muscular baseline bashing drudgery they use in torture chambers to extract confessions from chained prisoners.
Artistic, stylish, floaty, graceful Federer is the G.O.A.T. :worship
Artistic, stylish, floaty, graceful Federer is the G.O.A.T. :worship
Teenage Nadal was a prodigy. Nobody will come close to what he achieved U-19. This is a very underrated match as Puerta was a whisker away from forcing a decider. For all the people who call him a doper, I think he was forced to forfeit everything after this match, so it must have been a legit run. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong about his doping situation.
Maureen 53-2 in slams
his 2 lost are US 49 and 50 at 14 and 15 old years.. (with 2 matches win too 1-1 and 1-1),
Next was 51-0 and 9 slams won.
his 2 lost are US 49 and 50 at 14 and 15 old years.. (with 2 matches win too 1-1 and 1-1),
Next was 51-0 and 9 slams won.
Note that the Wilander AOs (83-84) (Edberg also 85) are the last slams of the season and take place in November, not January
Which doesn't change much anyway, I don't think Wilander at 18 years and 5 months ready enough to win a slam on grass, even under rated... and even if he learns quickly..
It's better to win beating Kriek (double holder), McEnroe and Lendl on the road, than Gittlin, McNamee and Denton, even with a few more months, with all due respect
Which doesn't change much anyway, I don't think Wilander at 18 years and 5 months ready enough to win a slam on grass, even under rated... and even if he learns quickly..
It's better to win beating Kriek (double holder), McEnroe and Lendl on the road, than Gittlin, McNamee and Denton, even with a few more months, with all due respect
| 29-11-1983 | Australian Open | Grass | F | W |
Rank 7 d. 
Rank 3 | 6-1 6-4 6-4 | H2H | |
| 29-11-1983 | Australian Open | Grass | SF | W |
Rank 7 d. 
Rank 1 | 4-6 6-3 6-4 6-3 | H2H | |
| 29-11-1983 | Australian Open | Grass | QF | W |
Rank 7 d.
Rank 12 | 6-3 6-4 7-6 | H2H |
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