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Treble-top Nadal destroys Federer's French Open dream

PARIS, June 10, 2007 (AFP) - Rafael Nadal destroyed Roger Federer's historic Grand Slam dream for another year by capturing his third successive French Open.

The Spaniard's 6-3, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 victory emulated the great Bjorn Borg's record of three Roland Garros titles in a row.

It also shattered Federer's hopes of capturing a first French Open and become only the third man after Don Budge (1938) and Rod Laver (1962 and 1969) to hold all four Grand Slam crowns at the same time.

The win also preserved the 21-year-old Nadal's perfect record of never losing in the tournament in his three visits. He has now won all 21 of his matches including beating the world number one in the final here in 2006.

Despite being the first player to take a set off the champion at this year's tournament, Federer was left to regret squandering 10 break points in the crucial first set which he lost and a huge 60 unforced errors in the match.

"I feel sorry for Roger," said Nadal.

"He is such a good person and a great champion. I'm happy to win here again but I need to keep working to get even better."

Federer, who has now lost to Nadal three years in a row here, said it had been another tough afternoon.

"It's a shame, but I think I came closer to winning last year. This year I was always behind and it was never easy," said Federer.

"It's not the last time I will play he