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Roger Federer beats Rafael Nadal!
I love Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal – but I love Federer just a bit more.
So I’m thrilled that Federer was able to beat his great rival earlier today in the semifinals of the BNP Paribas Open.
The 6-3, 6-4 victory by Federer was his 10th in their 28-match rivalry and first since beating Nadal last November in the ATP Tour Finals. Nadal beat Federer in their first match of 2012- a four-set victory in the semifinals of the Australian Open.
“I had a no-lose mentality,” said Federer, who has been sick with a cold during the tournament. “I didn’t expect myself to play so well, and this is sometimes when you can pull off the biggest wins of your career. That’s where I’m happy I gave myself a chance this week.”
Federer will play for the BNP Paribas title tomorrow against John Isner, the American star who upset top-ranked Novak Djokovic 7-6, 3-6, 7-6. He will be seeking his third tournament victory of 2012.
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Mike says:
And, while I love Roger, the greatest to ever play with the most graceful, beautiful game to watch, and have not one bit of interest in anything Nadal does, to see Roger choke while serving for the match was beyond annoying, I thought for sure he was going to lose the set and then lose in a third set.
That said, this one I want John to win!
Patrick says:
Great match! I watched this morning – Fed was on fire!
johann kerr says:
Yay!!!!!!!!!! And he just beat Isner in the final!! DOUBLE YAY!!!!!!!!!!!