Nadal masters Federer, again
Monte Carlo, April 27: Rafael Nadal won a historic fourth successive Monte Carlo Masters title today as he defeated world No. via Express India
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Monte Carlo, April 27: Rafael Nadal won a historic fourth successive Monte Carlo Masters title today as he defeated world No. via Express India
Just when Roger Federers recent downturn in form seemed to be righting itself,
along came arch-rival Rafael Nadal yesterday to deliver a crushing blow to his confidence. Federer had the lead in both sets of the Monte Carlo Open Final but still ran out a 7-5, 7-5 loser against the man who remains the undisputed king of clay
Rafael Nadal became the first player since 1914 to win four consecutive Monte
Carlo titles with a straight-sets win over great rival Roger Federer. The Spaniard won the 15th career meeting between the two giants of modern tennis 7-5 7-5 - his ninth victory over the Swiss
People have been quick to put a period on Rafael Nadal’s dominance on the dirt. But not so fast. Nadal proved again that’s he’s still the undeniable King of Clay after a 7-5, 7-5 victory today over Roger Federer in the Monte Carlo final.
“He’s created this monster of winning so many tournaments and so many majors and doing it with ease”
Men’s world number one Roger Federer has probably got just three years if he is to finally land the French Open according to former world number one Pete Sampras. via Turkish Daily News
Roger Federer set up a Monte Carlo Masters final clash with defending champion Rafael Nadal for the third successive year today when Novak Djokovic retired from their semifinal because of illness.
MASTERS SERIES MONTE-CARLO PRESENTED BY ROLEX
April 27, 2008
MONTE CARLO, MONACO
R. NADAL/R. Federer7-5, 7-5
THE MODERATOR: Questions, please.
Q. How do you view that match, looking back on it
Roger Federer has the perfect chance to get his season back on track
today when he takes on perennial rival Rafael Nadal in the final of the
Monte Carlo Masters. The world No 1 has endured one of his worst
seasons since he was a teenager but now has the chance for the ideal
boost ahead of next months French Open,
where Nadal has won the
last three titles
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will meet in the Monte Carlo Masters final for the third straight year. Federer advanced from his semifinal Saturday when third-seeded Novak Djokovic retired when trailing 6-3, 3-2. Nadal beat Nikolay Davydenko 6-3, 6-2 to reach his fourth straight final. Nadal is the three-time defending champion and has not lost a set in the clay-court tournament since beating…
“Now I’m back in a normal rhythm and I’ve played seven matches on clay and won seven.”
Agence France-Presse Roger Federer delivered a timely message to the doom-mongers eager to pen his tennis obituary. via Turkish Daily News