Rafael Nadal v David Ferrer: French Open final – in pictures

The two competitors, David Ferrer and Rafael Nadal, pose ahead of the final. Nadal has only ever lost one match at Roland Garros and is the overwhelming favourite against his fellow Spaniard. Ferrer is the world No5 but this is his first grand slam final Photograph: Julian Finney/Getty Images

Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt is in the crowd enjoying himself Photograph: Martin Bureau/AFP/Getty Images

Nadal sweeps to an early break of serve in the first set Photograph: Matthew Stockman/Getty Images

But Ferrer hits back in the very next game as Nadal crashes a shot into the net on break point Photograph: Patrick Kovarik/AFP/Getty Images

Now there's an awesome sight; Nadal in full flow. He cleans up the first set, 6-3 Photograph: Michel Euler/AP

Ferrer is being given the run around in the second set Photograph: Philippe Wojazer/Reuters

He's already 3-0 down and it looks like only the prospect of a rain break could halt Nadal's momentum Photograph: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images

Or a protester ... this chap made his move at 5-1 in the second set Photograph: Kenzo Tribouillard/AFP/Getty Images

Bam! A solid tackle takes him down Photograph: Julian Finney/Getty Images

Nadal shows his gratitude to the men in black Photograph: Matthew Stockman/Getty Images

Nadal wobbles briefly thereafter as Ferrer breaks back to 5-2. But the challenger is crushed in ruthless fashion in the next game as Nadal claims the second set 6-2 Photograph: Michel Spingler/AP

The third and, seemingly, final set, is not quite as routine as it could be. Nadal breaks early but again is troubled enough by Ferrer that he soon drops his own service game. It's 3-3 this set ... Photograph: Vincent Kessler/Reuters

Ferrer disastrously double faults in game eight to hand Nadal a critical break of serve – now the king of clay only needs to hold serve to claim the title ... Photograph: Yoan Valat/EPA

Game, set and match Nadal (6-3, 6-2, 6-3) Photograph: Christophe Ena/AP

Ferrer gets a pat on the back for his efforts Photograph: Gonzalo Fuentes/Reuters

Nadal receives the Musketeers Trophy from Bolt Photograph: Vincent Kessler/Reuters

Now there's an expression he'll wish hadn't been caught on camera Photograph: Thomas Coex/AFP/Getty Images