Nadal beats Federer for 6th French Open title

Posted: 06.05.2011 at 1:57 PM

PARIS (AP) -- Rafael Nadal has won his record-equaling sixth French Open title, beating Roger Federer 7-5, 7-6 (3), 5-7, 6-1 in the final.

It was the fourth final at Roland Garros between the two players, and Nadal has won all four.

The Spaniard matched Bjorn Borg's record of six French Open titles Sunday and earned his 10th major overall.

He is 45-1 at Roland Garros, and 17-8 against Federer - including 6-2 in Grand Slam finals.

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