One day, one epic match: Nadal - Burgsmüller (1st round 2005) - Roland- Garros - The 2023 Roland-Garros Tournament official site
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One day, one epic match: Nadal - Burgsmüller (1st round 2005) - Roland- Garros - The 2023 Roland-Garros Tournament official site
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May 23, 2005: "Rafa" begins at Roland-Garros - Roland-Garros - The 2023 Roland-Garros Tournament official site
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