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2005: An 18-year-old Rafael Nadal wins his first Monte Carlo title - and first ATP Masters title - beating Guillermo Coria 6-3 6-1 0-6 7-5 in the final. Photo: Getty Images | Tennismash
![Apr 17, 2005; Monaco, Monaco; Tennis. RAFAEL NADAL, of Spain, returns to Guillermo Coria, of Argentina, during their final match of the Monte Carlo Open Tennis tournament in Monaco. Rafael won the Apr 17, 2005; Monaco, Monaco; Tennis. RAFAEL NADAL, of Spain, returns to Guillermo Coria, of Argentina, during their final match of the Monte Carlo Open Tennis tournament in Monaco. Rafael won the](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/DM9GF2/apr-17-2005-monaco-monaco-tennis-rafael-nadal-of-spain-returns-to-DM9GF2.jpg)
Apr 17, 2005; Monaco, Monaco; Tennis. RAFAEL NADAL, of Spain, returns to Guillermo Coria, of Argentina, during their final match of the Monte Carlo Open Tennis tournament in Monaco. Rafael won the
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