Monday, June 10, 2013

Nadal wins 1st set of French final against Ferrer

Spain's Rafael Nadal returns the ball to compatriot David Ferrer during the men's final match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium Sunday, June 9, 2013 in Paris. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Spain's Rafael Nadal returns the ball to compatriot David Ferrer during the men's final match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium Sunday, June 9, 2013 in Paris. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Spain's David Ferrer returns the ball to compatriot Rafael Nadal during the men's final match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium Sunday, June 9, 2013 in Paris. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)

Jamaica's Usain Bolt, left, talks with Jean Gachassin, head of the French Tennis Federation, before the men's final opposing Spain's Rafael Nadal to compatriot David Ferrer during the men's final match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium Sunday, June 9, 2013 in Paris. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Spain's Rafael Nadal returns the ball to compatriot David Ferrer during the men's final match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium Sunday, June 9, 2013 in Paris. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)

(AP) ? Rafael Nadal has won the first set in his French Open final against fellow Spaniard David Ferrer, 6-3.

Nadal is seeking to become the first man to win eight titles at the same Grand Slam event, while Ferrer is a first-time major finalist.

Anticipated rain held off for the start on a gray, cool afternoon Sunday. Nadal broke three times in the opening set and won the final three games.

Nadal is seeking his 12th Grand Slam title, which would move him into a tie for third place with Roy Emerson behind Roger Federer's 17 and Pete Sampras' 14.

Associated Press

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