Nadal's dominance on clay courts, particularly at Roland-Garros, has been unparalleled, and his 2005 win was the start of an era of excellence. The match, which Nadal won 6ñ7, 6ñ3, 6ñ1, 7ñ5, marked his first major title. This triumph was the beginning of an extraordinary career, as Nadal went on to win a record 14 Roland-Garros titles, the most by any player in the tournament's history.