How time flies. On 3 June 2005, on Court Philippe Chatrier, Rafael Nadal, long black locks a-flowing, celebrated his 19th birthday with a French Open semi-final victory over Roger Federer. Two days later in the final, the Spaniard overcame Mario Puerta to lift the men's singles crown for the first time.
On 3 June, 2022, on the same court, there was another semi-final triumph to adorn the 36th birthday festivities.
