Rafael Nadal ended his career on Tuesday as Spain were eliminated from the Davis Cup finals.
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Let's have a look at five memorable Grand Slam finals of the Spaniard.
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1. 2005 French Open win vs Mariano Puerta
This is a special one as Nadal defeated Puerta of Argentina, ranked 37, on his 19th birthday. Nadal won the match won 6-3, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3.
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2. 2008 Wimbledon win vs Roger Federer
This match is widely remembered as one of the greatest tennis contests as it lasted for 4 hours, 48 minutes. Nadal won 6-4, 6-4, 6-7 (7/5), 6-7 (10/8), 9-7.
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3. 2009 Australian Open win vs Roger Federer
After playing a 5-hour long semi-final against Fernando Verdasco, Nadal faced Federer in the title clash and emerged victorious 7-5, 3-6, 7-6 (7/3), 3-6, 6-2.
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4. 2012 Australian Open loss vs Novak Djokovic
One of four Australian Open final defeats for Nadal, but a memorable. After a battle of 5 hrs, 53 minutes, Nadal lost the game 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7 (5/7), 7-5.
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5. 2013 US Open win vs Djokovic
Nadal made a strong comeback after being rested due to injury. He defeated Djokovic 6-2, 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 to clinch the 2013 US Open title.