King of Paris: Rafael Nadal targets a 12th French Open title

The Spaniard was too strong for Dominic Thiem in the final at Roland-Garros

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Rafael Nadal celebrates with the trophy after his victory over Dominic Thiem in the 2018 French Open final
(Image credit: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Rafa Nadal wrote another chapter in his extraordinary career in Paris yesterday by brushing aside Dominic Thiem to win his 11th French Open title.

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