Rafael Nadal (L) of Spain receives the trophy from Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt after defeating compatriot David Ferrer in their men's singles final match to win the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris June 9, 2013. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes
PARIS (Reuters) - An irrepressible Rafa Nadal did not let a flare-wielding protester or the dogged resistance of David Ferrer throw him off course as he stormed to a record eighth French Open title with a 6-3 6-2 6-3 win on Sunday.
Playing through heavy drizzle, Nadal relentlessly swatted away a dripping yellow ball to become the first man to win the same major eight times and extend his record at the spiritual home of claycourt tennis to a jaw-dropping 59-1.
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