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Spain Rafael Nadal won 6-7, 6-1, 6-4, 7-5 against Argentinian Mariano Puerta in the French Tennis open at Roland Garros arena, in Paris, on June 5, 2005. Photo by Gorassini-Zabulon/CAMELEON/ABACA Stock Photo - Alamy
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May 23, 2005: "Rafa" begins at Roland-Garros - Roland-Garros - The 2023 Roland-Garros Tournament official site
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