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Rafael Nadal: 'Birthday win is special'

Nadal: 'Birthday win is special'
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Spain's Rafael Nadal says that winning at the French Open on his birthday was a "very special moment".

Rafael Nadal has described winning in the fourth round of the French Open on his birthday as a "very special moment".

The defending champion, who turned 27 today, beat Japan's Kei Nishikori in straight sets to book his place in the quarter-finals.

After being presented with a cake after the match, the third seed said: "Today I played a bit better than in the previous days.

"To celebrate my birthday here on centre court in Paris is a very special moment for me."

Nadal will face Stanislas Wawrinka in the last eight.

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Rafael Nadal celebrates after defeating Martin Klizan during their second round match of the French Open on May 31, 2013
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