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5/17/09
Roger Federer beats Rafael Nadal on clay 6-4, 6-4 at the Madrid Masters
Federer beats Nadal. On clay. In Nadal's home country. Can Federer carry this over to the French Open?
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With just a few weeks to go before the French Open, Roger Federer beat Rafael Nadal 6-4, 6-4 on clay at the Madrid Masters.

Could this be a preview of the French Open? With Federer finally winning the Gran Slam that he doesn't have?
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5/17/09
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 May "just be" the Madrid Masters, but very impressive nonetheless.

5/17/09
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Chief_aka_James wrote:
 May "just be" the Madrid Masters, but very impressive nonetheless.
Also helped that Nadal played a 19-hour match against Djokovic yesterday, but still, whatever works.

5/17/09
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100%InjuryRate wrote:
Also helped that Nadal played a 19-hour match against Djokovic yesterday, but still, whatever works.
Well you, nor the article, mentioned that little part - how am I supposed to know that? I only ever watch the majors.. 

5/17/09
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Chief_aka_James wrote:
Well you, nor the article, mentioned that little part - how am I supposed to know that? I only ever watch the majors.. 
From the article: The win also ended a remarkable run of success on clay for world number one Nadal, who was unable to repeat his heroics from Saturday's epic semifinal against Novak Djokovic when he fought back from the brink to win a gruelling battle 3-6 7-6 7-6 in four hours and three minutes, saving three match points along the way.

So, I mean Nadal was clearly way less than 100%. Either way though, this will help Fed mentally for the French Open.

5/17/09
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100%InjuryRate wrote:
From the article: The win also ended a remarkable run of success on clay for world number one Nadal, who was unable to repeat his heroics from Saturday's epic semifinal against Novak Djokovic when he fought back from the brink to win a gruelling battle 3-6 7-6 7-6 in four hours and three minutes, saving three match points along the way.

So, I mean Nadal was clearly way less than 100%. Either way though, this will help Fed mentally for the French Open.
Skimming ≠ Reading..

Agreed with your last point. 

5/17/09
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5/17/09
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Andy Roddick needs to work on his clay court game.

5/17/09
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This is great to hear it will make the rivalry better.

5/18/09
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fantastic, after his bad history on clay court agains rafa finally he can take his fisrt winner on rafa 

5/18/09
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 Roger was much better than Nadal and deserved to win. GO ROGER GO

5/18/09
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his epic battle with djoko o not i dun care all i care is federer won. this shud bring bak the confidence in2 federer. he will be charged up going in2 french open . watch out rafa FEDERER (THE REAL CHAMPION) IS BAK.

5/18/09
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 Fedex is a man beyond words, a player with matchless class, and a long way 2 go. 

5/18/09
1
 I think Roger Federer is an excellent player!!  He deserves to win!! HOP SCHWIZ!!! Du wirsch imfall wieder erschte, da wette ich druf!! Übrigens, du spielsch imfall megaguet!!! 

5/19/09
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Roger is best player so my all best wish with him.best of luck Roger

5/19/09
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well..having seen injured nadal upstage an epic match against djokovik..i never thought federer had any chance..but this win should giv him confidence reqd ahead of the french open..we know that if federer wins this slam..his name will be scripted in history books 4ever..and his fans (including me) will keep singing songs of him ..c'mon federer show us your class..and commitment which made u hero in our eyes ..let this be the fulfilling moment of one of the brightest  dreams of your life!! 

5/20/09
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(Edited by musahuko)
Ok..Federer's best is better than Nadal's best....unfortunately,Nadal's average is better than Federer's average....Federer hasn't been at his best for some time now,and that explains Nadal's recent dominance....At his best,nobody comes  close to Federer....all in all,these two are definately the greatest of  all time,watch out for Murray though...

5/20/09
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Roger simply out played Rafa on this one.  And it is NO minor tournament.  Trying to call it Nadal's weariness that allowed Roger to win, is only to be kidding yourself.  Roger took HIS game to the court this time, as he should.  Rafa had his chances, he was unable to capitalize on them.  I, for one, will be looking forward to some OUTSTANDING tennis in the 2009 French Open.  If Roger can take this one, it will drive their rivalry to new heights.  Definitely Novak Djokovic is no one to ignore, his game has been improving steadily, and to forget Andy Murray would be foolishness.  Women's tennis at the French Open should also be VERY exciting!  Ana Invanovic will try to defend her 1st ever French Open title, and Maria Sharapova and Serena Williams will be doing their best to keep that from happening.

5/25/09
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seal_warrior1 wrote:
Roger simply out played Rafa on this one.  And it is NO minor tournament.  Trying to call it Nadal's weariness that allowed Roger to win, is only to be kidding yourself.  Roger took HIS game to the court this time, as he should.  Rafa had his chances, he was unable to capitalize on them.  I, for one, will be looking forward to some OUTSTANDING tennis in the 2009 French Open.  If Roger can take this one, it will drive their rivalry to new heights.  Definitely Novak Djokovic is no one to ignore, his game has been improving steadily, and to forget Andy Murray would be foolishness.  Women's tennis at the French Open should also be VERY exciting!  Ana Invanovic will try to defend her 1st ever French Open title, and Maria Sharapova and Serena Williams will be doing their best to keep that from happening.
Certainly if every one play acc. to their credentials..then his french open will separate the best from the rest but..u know wid federer ,djokovic and murray this never happens..and nadal seems 2 get it right everytime..but if roger doesn't get it this time..then there's no time..left for him to try more..he will become another classic example of pete..while nadal of borg...but we have faith in u federer..history needn't necessarily repeat itself!!

5/25/09
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 he is hero...wordless abt him

 
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