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In his first haurd-court tournament syne Wimbledon, Nadal advanced tae the semifinals of the [[Rogers Cup (tennis)|Rogers Cup]], alang wi No. 2 Novak Djokovic, No. 3 Roger Federer, an No. 4 Andy Murray, efter coming back frae a ane-set deficit tae defeat Philipp Kohlschreiber.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Rogers_Cup/2010/Rafael_Nadal_-_Philipp_Kohlschreiber|title=Nadal rallies to reach Rogers Cup semifinal|work=Tennis Talk|date=14 August 2010|accessdate=14 August 2010}}{{dead link|date=January 2012}}</ref> In the semifinal, defending champion Murray defeatit Nadal, acomin the anly player tae triumph ower the Spaniard twice in 2010.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cbssports.com/tennis/story/13761191/murray-upsets-nadal-in-rogers-cup-semifinal|title=Murray upsets Nadal in Rogers Cup semifinal|work=CBS Sports|date=14 August 2010|accessdate=14 August 2010}}</ref> Nadal an aa competed in the doubles wi Djokovic in a ane-time, heich-profile partnership of the world No. 1 and No. 2, the first such team syne the [[Jimmy Connors]] and [[Arthur Ashe]] team in 1976.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.tennisty.com/tennis-players-updates/nadal-and-djokovic-to-play-double-together/ |title=Nadal and Djokovic to play double together |publisher=News.tennisty.com |accessdate=11 December 2010}}</ref> Houiver, Nadal and Djokovic lost in the first roond tae Canadians [[Milos Raonic]] and [[Vasek Pospisil]]. The next week, Nadal wis the top seed at the [[Cincinnati Masters]], losin in the quarterfinals tae 2006 Australian Open finalist [[Marcos Baghdatis]].
In his first haurd-court tournament syne Wimbledon, Nadal advanced tae the semifinals of the [[Rogers Cup (tennis)|Rogers Cup]], alang wi No. 2 Novak Djokovic, No. 3 Roger Federer, an No. 4 Andy Murray, efter coming back frae a ane-set deficit tae defeat Philipp Kohlschreiber.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.tennistalk.com/en/match_report/Rogers_Cup/2010/Rafael_Nadal_-_Philipp_Kohlschreiber|title=Nadal rallies to reach Rogers Cup semifinal|work=Tennis Talk|date=14 August 2010|accessdate=14 August 2010}}{{dead link|date=January 2012}}</ref> In the semifinal, defending champion Murray defeatit Nadal, acomin the anly player tae triumph ower the Spaniard twice in 2010.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cbssports.com/tennis/story/13761191/murray-upsets-nadal-in-rogers-cup-semifinal|title=Murray upsets Nadal in Rogers Cup semifinal|work=CBS Sports|date=14 August 2010|accessdate=14 August 2010}}</ref> Nadal an aa competed in the doubles wi Djokovic in a ane-time, heich-profile partnership of the world No. 1 and No. 2, the first such team syne the [[Jimmy Connors]] and [[Arthur Ashe]] team in 1976.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.tennisty.com/tennis-players-updates/nadal-and-djokovic-to-play-double-together/ |title=Nadal and Djokovic to play double together |publisher=News.tennisty.com |accessdate=11 December 2010}}</ref> Houiver, Nadal and Djokovic lost in the first roond tae Canadians [[Milos Raonic]] and [[Vasek Pospisil]]. The next week, Nadal wis the top seed at the [[Cincinnati Masters]], losin in the quarterfinals tae 2006 Australian Open finalist [[Marcos Baghdatis]].
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At the [[2010 US Open – Men's Singles|2010 US Open]], Nadal wis the top seed for the seicont time in three years. He defeatit [[Teymuraz Gabashvili]], [[Denis Istomin]], [[Gilles Simon]], number 23 seed [[Feliciano López]], number 8 seed [[Fernando Verdasco]], and number 12 seed [[Mikhail Youzhny]] aw wioot dropping a set, tae reach his first US Open final, acomin anly the eighth man in the Open Era tae reach the final of aw fower majors, an at age 24 the seicont youngest ever tae dae sae, behind anly [[Jim Courier]]. In the final, he defeatit [[Novak Djokovic]], which completed the [[Grand Slam (tennis)#Career Grand Slam|Career Grand Slam]] for Nadal; he an aa became the seicont male efter [[Andre Agassi]] tae complete a [[Career Golden Slam]].<ref name=goldenslam/>
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At the [[2010 US Open – Men's Singles|2010 US Open]], Nadal wis the top seed for the seicont time in three years. He defeatit [[Teymuraz Gabashvili]], [[Denis Istomin]], [[Gilles Simon]], number 23 seed [[Feliciano López]], number 8 seed [[Fernando Verdasco]], and number 12 seed [[Mikhail Youzhny]] aw wioot dropping a set, tae reach his first US Open final, acomin anly the eighth man in the Open Era tae reach the final of aw fower majors, an at age 24 the seicont youngest ever tae dae sae, behind anly [[Jim Courier]]. In the final, he defeatit [[Novak Djokovic]], which completed the [[Grand Slam (tennis)#Career Grand Slam|Career Grand Slam]] for Nadal; he an aa became the seicont male efter [[Andre Agassi]] tae complete a [[Career Golden Slam]].<ref name=goldenslam
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Nadal's US Open victory meant that he an aa became the first man tae win majors on clay, grass, an haurd court in the same year, an the first tae win the French Open, Wimbledon, an the US Open in the same year syne [[Rod Laver]] in 1969. Nadal and [[Mats Wilander]] are the anly male players tae win at least twa Grand Slams each on clay, grass, an hardcourts in thair careers.<ref name=surface/> Nadal an aa became the first left-handed man tae win the US Open syne [[John McEnroe]] in 1984.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/tennis/8992563.stm|title=Rafael Nadal wins US Open to seal career Grand Slam |date=14 September 2010|publisher=BBC Sport |accessdate=14 September 2010}}</ref> Nadal's victory an aa clinched the [[List of ATP number 1 ranked players|year-end No. 1 ranking]] for 2010, makin Nadal anly the third player (efter [[Ivan Lendl]] in 1989 and Roger Federer in 2009) tae regain the year-end number ane ranking efter haein lost it.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2010/09/Other/Nadal-ATP-World-Tour-Champion.aspx |title=Nadal Clinches Year-End No. 1 For Second Time |publisher=Atpworldtour.com |date=16 September 2010 |accessdate=11 December 2010}}</ref>
Nadal's US Open victory meant that he an aa became the first man tae win majors on clay, grass, an haurd court in the same year, an the first tae win the French Open, Wimbledon, an the US Open in the same year syne [[Rod Laver]] in 1969. Nadal and [[Mats Wilander]] are the anly male players tae win at least twa Grand Slams each on clay, grass, an hardcourts in thair careers.<ref name=surface/> Nadal an aa became the first left-handed man tae win the US Open syne [[John McEnroe]] in 1984.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/tennis/8992563.stm|title=Rafael Nadal wins US Open to seal career Grand Slam |date=14 September 2010|publisher=BBC Sport |accessdate=14 September 2010}}</ref> Nadal's victory an aa clinched the [[List of ATP number 1 ranked players|year-end No. 1 ranking]] for 2010, makin Nadal anly the third player (efter [[Ivan Lendl]] in 1989 and Roger Federer in 2009) tae regain the year-end number ane ranking efter haein lost it.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2010/09/Other/Nadal-ATP-World-Tour-Champion.aspx |title=Nadal Clinches Year-End No. 1 For Second Time |publisher=Atpworldtour.com |date=16 September 2010 |accessdate=11 December 2010}}</ref>
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In the last tournament afore the French Open, Nadal went tae the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome. He advanced tae his 7th final efter defeating Florian Mayer, Marcel Granollers, Tomáš Berdych, an David Ferrer aw in straight sets, setting up anither finals showdown wi World number ane Novak Djokovic. Nadal defeatit Djokovic in a tight straight sets encounter. This wis his seicont victory ower Novak Djokovic in 2012 and his third title of the saison, as well as his 6th Rome title overall.
In the last tournament afore the French Open, Nadal went tae the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome. He advanced tae his 7th final efter defeating Florian Mayer, Marcel Granollers, Tomáš Berdych, an David Ferrer aw in straight sets, setting up anither finals showdown wi World number ane Novak Djokovic. Nadal defeatit Djokovic in a tight straight sets encounter. This wis his seicont victory ower Novak Djokovic in 2012 and his third title of the saison, as well as his 6th Rome title overall.
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At the [[2012 French Open]], Nadal dropped anly 30 games against his first five opponents, wioot losin a set. In the semifinal he faced a friend and compatriot in David Ferrer. Unlike thair previous twa encounters in Barcelona and Rome, Nadal showed awmaist no flaws, dismantling Ferrer tae set up anither championship title fecht wi world No. 1 Novak Djokovic. This merked the first time whaur twa opposing players faced each ither in fower consecutive Grand Slam tournament finals. Thay an aa became the anly players tae have faced the same opponent in the finals of aw fower Majors. Nadal won the first twa sets afore Djokovic claimed the third. Play wis suspended in the fowert set due tae rain. When the match resumed the follaein day, Nadal won when Djokovic double faulted on match pynt, sealing a record 7th Roland Garros title for Nadal.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://ca.reuters.com/article/sportsNews/idCABRE85A0LW20120611?pageNumber=2&virtualBrandChannel=0&sp=true|title=Nadal wins record seventh French Open|agency=Reuters|first=Toby|last=Davis|date=11 June 2012|accessdate=11 June 2012}}</ref> Throughout the tournament, Nadal lost anly ane set, occurring in the final. By winning his seventh title<ref>{{cite news|url= http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/tennis/french-open-2012/top-stories/Rafael-Nadal-beats-Novak-Djokovic-to-win-record-seventh-French-Open-title/articleshow/14026658.cms|title=Rafael Nadal beats Novak Djokovic to win record seventh French Open title|date=11 June 2012 | work=The Times of India}}</ref> at Roland Garros, Nadal surpassed Borg's overall titles record<ref name=RG7/> tae acome the maist successful tennis player in French Open history.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/18395750|title=Rafael Nadal beats Novak Djokovic to win seventh French Open|publisher=BBC Sport|first=Mike|last=Henson|date=11 June 2012|accessdate=11 June 2012}}</ref> Nadal anly lost a tot of three sets in the 2012 clay court saison.
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At the [[2012 French Open]], Nadal dropped anly 30 games against his first five opponents, wioot losin a set. In the semifinal he faced a friend and compatriot in David Ferrer. Unlike thair previous twa encounters in Barcelona and Rome, Nadal showed awmaist no flaws, dismantling Ferrer tae set up anither championship title fecht wi world No. 1 Novak Djokovic. This merked the first time whaur twa opposing players faced each ither in fower consecutive Grand Slam tournament finals. Thay an aa became the anly players tae have faced the same opponent in the finals of aw fower Majors. Nadal won the first twa sets afore Djokovic claimed the third. Play wis suspended in the fowert set due tae rain. When the match resumed the follaein day, Nadal won when Djokovic double faulted on match pynt, sealing a record 7th Roland Garros title for Nadal.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://ca.reuters.com/article/sportsNews/idCABRE85A0LW20120611?pageNumber=2&virtualBrandChannel=0&sp=true|title=Nadal wins record seventh French Open|agency=Reuters|first=Toby|last=Davis|date=11 June 2012|accessdate=11 June 2012}}</ref> Throughout the tournament, Nadal lost anly ane set, occurring in the final. By winning his seventh title<ref>{{cite news|url= http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/tennis/french-open-2012/top-stories/Rafael-Nadal-beats-Novak-Djokovic-to-win-record-seventh-French-Open-title/articleshow/14026658.cms|title=Rafael Nadal beats Novak Djokovic to win record seventh French Open title|date=11 June 2012 | work=The Times of India}}</ref> at Roland Garros, Nadal surpassed Borg's overall titles record<ref name=RG7
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/www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2012/06/23/Roland-Garros-Final-Nadal-Beats-Djokovic-To-Make-History.aspx|title=Nadal Tops Djokovic To Break Borg's Paris Record|publisher=ATP World Tour|date=11 June 2012|accessdate=11 June 2012}}</ref
> tae acome the maist successful tennis player in French Open history.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/18395750|title=Rafael Nadal beats Novak Djokovic to win seventh French Open|publisher=BBC Sport|first=Mike|last=Henson|date=11 June 2012|accessdate=11 June 2012}}</ref> Nadal anly lost a tot of three sets in the 2012 clay court saison.
In his first grass court tournament of the saison at [[2012 Gerry Weber Open – Singles|Halle]], Nadal advanced tae quarterfinals, whaur he lost tae Philipp Kohlschreiber.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/tennis/top-stories/Rafael-Nadal-bombs-out-in-quarterfinals-at-Halle/articleshow/14152923.cms|title= Rafael Nadal bombs out in quarterfinals at Halle|date=15 June 2012 | work=The Times of India}}</ref> At [[2012 Wimbledon Championships – Men's Singles|Wimbledon]], Nadal beat [[Thomaz Bellucci]] in the first roond. He then met [[Lukáš Rosol]] in the seicont roond, a player who wis then ranked 100th in the world and haed never advanced beyond the first qualifying roond in his five previous Wimbledons. In ane of the biggest upsets in Grand Slam history, Rosol defeatit Nadal in five sets. This wis the first time syne the [[2005 Wimbledon Championships|Wimbledon 2005]] championships that Nadal haed failed tae progress past the 2nd roond o a Grand Slam tournament.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rafael Nadal falls to shock Wimbledon defeat by Lukas Rosol|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/18627648|accessdate=28 June 2012|publisher=BBC News|date=28 June 2012}}</ref>
In his first grass court tournament of the saison at [[2012 Gerry Weber Open – Singles|Halle]], Nadal advanced tae quarterfinals, whaur he lost tae Philipp Kohlschreiber.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/tennis/top-stories/Rafael-Nadal-bombs-out-in-quarterfinals-at-Halle/articleshow/14152923.cms|title= Rafael Nadal bombs out in quarterfinals at Halle|date=15 June 2012 | work=The Times of India}}</ref> At [[2012 Wimbledon Championships – Men's Singles|Wimbledon]], Nadal beat [[Thomaz Bellucci]] in the first roond. He then met [[Lukáš Rosol]] in the seicont roond, a player who wis then ranked 100th in the world and haed never advanced beyond the first qualifying roond in his five previous Wimbledons. In ane of the biggest upsets in Grand Slam history, Rosol defeatit Nadal in five sets. This wis the first time syne the [[2005 Wimbledon Championships|Wimbledon 2005]] championships that Nadal haed failed tae progress past the 2nd roond o a Grand Slam tournament.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rafael Nadal falls to shock Wimbledon defeat by Lukas Rosol|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/18627648|accessdate=28 June 2012|publisher=BBC News|date=28 June 2012}}</ref>