Nadal inexhaustible, Ferrer ruins French party


Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates defeating Novak Djokovic of Serbia in their men's singles semi-final match during the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris June 7, 2013. REUTERS/Vincent Kessler

PARIS (Reuters) - Deep down below the dusty red clay of Chatrier Court at Roland Garros lies a rich seam of mettle and inspiration that only Rafa Nadal seems able to bore into in times of trouble.

More often than not during his seven title runs at the French Open the insatiable Spaniard has not required it.

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