Not since the super-cool Mats Wilander (I loved hearing his commentary on the Eurosport feed from Paris) has a player won the French Open on his debut. Rafael Nadal, the 19-year-old Spanish phenom, can do it this year if he can overcome Federer and take the final.
Media and fans have been anticipating this match since the draw came out for the French Open. Federer won a grinding 5-set encounter earlier this year in Miami that was the match of the season so far. Nadal won their first and only other match. This is tennis at its best!
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