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Spain's Nadal celebrates his victory against Switzerland's Federer after their men's semi-final match at Roland Garros stadium in Paris. Fourth seed Rafael Nadal of Spain raises his arms in celebration of his
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Rafael Nadal of Spain checks his feet during his men's final against Roger Federer of Switzerland at the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris June 5, 2011.
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