Rafael Nadal of Spain blows out candles on his birthday cake

Rafael Nadal of Spain blows out candles on his birthday cake after winning his men’s singles match against Kei Nishikori of Japan at the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, 3 June 2013.

Nadal, who turned 27 on Monday, earned his second straight sets victory in succession as his challenge for an eighth French Open title gathered pace with a 6-4 6-1 6-2 defeat of Nishikori to secure a quarter-final spot. REUTERS