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Spaniard Rafael Nadal prepares a backhand during his third round match with Frenchman Paul-Henri Mathieu at the French Open at Roland Garros in Paris, France on June 3, 2006. Nadal advanced to
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Spaniard Rafael Nadal focuses on the ball before hitting a forehand during his third round match with Frenchman Paul-Henri Mathieu at the French Open at Roland Garros in Paris, France on June
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Mathieu : "La balle de Nadal ? En coup droit, on a l'impression d'un camion qui arrive à 200 km/h" - Eurosport
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Spaniard Rafael Nadal prepares a forehand during his third round match with Frenchman Paul-Henri Mathieu at the French Open at Roland Garros in Paris, France on June 3, 2006. Nadal advanced to
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One day, one epic match: Nadal - Mathieu (3rd round 2006) - Roland-Garros - The 2023 Roland-Garros Tournament official site
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"Ce que Rafael Nadal a fait, c'est quasiment surréaliste", réagit le consultant tennis de franceinfo Paul-Henri Mathieu
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