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Rafa targets seventh title

Image: Nadal: Is already targeting French Open title number seven

Rafael Nadal immediately targeted a seventh French Open title after equalling Bjorn Borg's record on the clay of Roland Garros.

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Nadal hungry for more after equalling Borg record

Rafael Nadal immediately targeted a seventh French Open title after equalling Bjorn Borg's record on the clay of Roland Garros. The super Spaniard claimed his sixth title in Paris on Sunday with a 7-5 7-6 (7/3) 5-7 6-1 victory over arch rival Roger Federer. It was arguably the toughest match of his reign in the French capital, and he had to overcome some high-class tennis from Federer. But despite the euphoria that came with another grand slam title, Nadal was immediately looking to the future afterwards.

Very special

The 25-year-old said: "It's something very special to equal the six titles of Bjorn. "But for me the most important thing is to win Roland Garros. It's really an honour to have this record with him. I'm going to keep working to be here next year and to try to play well another time." Nadal has twice won the French Open without dropping a set but it was very different this time as he fought back from two sets to one down against John Isner in round one and opened up about his struggles with form and confidence. For that reason, he labelled this title as the best of the six, revealing: "To win this kind of title is always satisfying. But sometimes when you fight a lot to win, when you try your best in every moment to change the situation, it makes the title more special."

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