If Rafael Nadal wins the French Open, he would not automatically become the top-ranked player in the ATP rankings, as rankings depend on various factors including points from previous tournaments. However, his victory would add to his record of French Open titles, further solidifying his legacy as one of the greatest clay court players in tennis history. Whether he becomes the number one player would depend on the performance of other top players in the tournament and their current rankings.
The final match was played between Rafael Nadal and Mariano Puerta. Rafael Nadal won the match. This was Rafael Nadal's first French Open Singles title.
Rafael Nadal turned pro in 2001
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The final match was played between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. Rafael Nadal won the match. This was Rafael Nadal's first Wimbledon Singles title.
2004
The final match was played between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. Rafael Nadal won the match. This was Rafael Nadal's first US Open Singles title.
That would be Rafael Nadal. He won 3 consecutive Grand Slams, with the French Open being the first of the 3. Nadal has dominated the French Open for the mid-late part of the 2000's and continues to do so.
it was federer, first time in a couple of years
Nadal's 1st ATP title is in Sopot in 2004
It was his uncle, first he wanted to do something else.
The first semi final match was played between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. Rafael Nadal won the match. The second semi final match was played between Nikolay Davydenko and Mariano Puerta. Mariano Puerta won the match.
The first semi final match was played between Roger Federer and David Nalbandian. Roger Federer won the match. The second semi final match was played between Ivan Ljubicic and Rafael Nadal. Rafael Nadal won the match.