ON THIS DAY -- MAY 24
FILE PHOTO: ON THIS DAY -- May 24 May 24, 2011 TENNIS - Spain's Rafa Nadal celebrates victory against American John Isner in the French Open first round at Roland Garros in Paris. World number one Nadal avoided a stunning upset as he recovered from two sets to one down to win 6-4 6-7 6-7 6-2 6-4. Having received an early wake-up call, Nadal went on to drop just one more set in the tournament as he claimed a sixth French Open title.
In the Champions League, Bayern defeated Manchester United and Real Madrid on the way to the final, where they drew 1-1 with Valencia before beating the Spaniards 5-4 in a penalty shootout.FORMULA ONE - McLaren-Mercedes’ Scottish driver David Coulthard looks in his rear view mirror during the first free practice session of the Monaco Grand Prix in Monte Carlo.
McDyess also enjoyed stints with the Denver Nuggets, Phoenix Suns, New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs before retiring in 2011.HALF MARATHON - Kenya’s David Tarus sprints to victory in the inaugural Sotokoto Safari Half Marathon at Nairobi National Park. Having received an early wake-up call, Nadal went on to drop just one more set in the tournament as he claimed a sixth French Open title.CYCLING - Italy’s Andrea Guardini celebrates after crossing the finish line to win the 149-km, 18th stage of the Giro d’Italia.
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