Federer vows to claim French title

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The world number one suffered a 6-3 4-6 6-3 6-4 defeat to Rafael Nadal in Sunday's final at Roland Garros.

"I know I can win here," said Federer, who has already won 10 grand slam titles. "I don't think my window is getting smaller - I'm still confident I can win."

He added: "If I eventually get it, the sweeter it is going to taste.

"I'll be back next year and I'll try to do better. But I know it's not easy to win this tournament - that's why I haven't won it so far."

Nadal is the first man since Bjorn Borg in 1980 to win at Roland Garros three years running.

"Winning this title three times in a row is not unfeasible, because I have done it," he said.

"But it's almost impossible. In my mind it seemed too big, but I've played at a high level for six, seven weeks to achieve it.

"This is my best season on clay."