Defending champion Rafael Nadal defeated Roger Federer in the final, 1–6, 6–1, 6–4, 7–6(7–4) to win the men's singles tennis title at the 2006 French Open.
The defending champion Rafael Nadal emerged victorious over Roger Federer in the final, securing the men's singles tennis title at the 2006 French Open with scores of 1–6, 6–1, 6–4, and 7–6(7–4).