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This Day In Tennis on Twitter: "June 5, 2005: Rafael Nadal, 19, defeats Mariano Puerta to win his first major singles title at the French Open. Nadal wins the title and his
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One day, one epic match: Nadal - Burgsmüller (1st round 2005) - Roland-Garros - The 2023 Roland-Garros Tournament official site
Rafael Nadal wins first Masters title at Monte Carlo 2005! | Spain, Rafael Nadal | "A first Masters title for this brilliant young left-hander from Spain..." This day in 2005 was a
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![Rafael Nadal Fans on Twitter: "On this day in 2005, @RafaelNadal won his first major singles title at the French Open. 🥰🏆 He defeated unseeded Argentine Mariano Puerta, 6-7(6), 6-3, 6-1, 7-5, Rafael Nadal Fans on Twitter: "On this day in 2005, @RafaelNadal won his first major singles title at the French Open. 🥰🏆 He defeated unseeded Argentine Mariano Puerta, 6-7(6), 6-3, 6-1, 7-5,](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E3H38N4XEAAoU2T.jpg)