Rafael Nadal exults on completing an astonishing victory over world number one Roger Federer in the semi-final of the French Open on Friday.

Nadal celebrated his 19th birthday in style, taming Federer 6-3, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 to reach the French Open men's singles final.

"It is a dream for me... I won today against the number one," Nadal said. "Not only the number one for tennis, but the number one as a person."

The Spanish prodigy will aim to become the first man to win at Roland Garros on debut since Swede Mats Wilander in 1982, as he set a title showdown with Argentina's Mariano Puerta.

A look at Spanish ace celebrating his first entry into a Grand Slam final.