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Martin Verkerk makes the worst possible start to his first Grand Slam final, losing his serve in the opening game

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Juan Carlos Ferrero begins the match at lightning pace, breezing through the first set to win it 6-1

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Verkerk improves in the second set as both players earn a break each in the first four tightly-contested games

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A streaker interrupts play during the second set but is soon chased off the court by Roland Garros security guards

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A much tighter set sees third seed Ferrero eventually take it 6-3 to establish a substantial two-set lead

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Dutchman Verkerk sees a series of line calls go against him to add to his frustration, but he continues to make Ferrero work

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Ferrero maintains his strangehold on the match in the third set, breaking Verkerk twice to move within one game of the title

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Ferrero eventually overcomes the challenge of Verkerk as he wraps up a 6-1 6-3 6-2 triumph and his first Grand Slam crown

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Unseeded Verkerk almost quit tennis 18 months ago and, despite defeat, can reflect on a superb run at Roland Garros

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The Spaniard atones for his poor showing in last year's final with a dominant display his opponent could not match