French Open 2019: Result from Roland Garros as Rafael Nadal beats Roger Federer
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Your support makes all the difference.Roger Federer has been knocked out by Rafael Nadal in the French Open semi-final in what might be one of the last occasions we see these two legends of tennis go head to head on such a major stage.
For both Federer, 37, and Nadal, 33, chances to add to their extraordinary haul of grand slam titles will not keep coming along forever, and Nadal did not pass up the opportunity.
Both players progressed serenely to the last four, each dropping only one set en route, and Nadal clinched the match in straight sets to reach the final. Re-live it live:
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*Federer 0-1 Nadal (15-40)
Federer struggling with his timing, and it's two break points!
But Nadal overhits, due to the wind, and Federer saves one...
*Federer 0-1 Nadal (40-40)
Superb shot here from Federer. He serves and volleys, but allows it to bounce and wrong-foots Nadal with a slice.
Deuce. All sorts of objects are flying across the court such is the velocity of the wind here!
Federer 0-2 Nadal*
Federer struggling to adapt to the wind, mistiming his backhand again, and Rafa has the early break!
Tough conditions it has to be said.
*Federer 0-3 Nadal
Nadal holds to love, as Federer struggles to time his groundstrokes on both sides.
After coming close to breaking Rafa in game number one, that opening will be tough for the Swiss to take.
3-0 - Rafa a break up.
Federer 1-3 Nadal*
Suddenly, Federer has found some rhythm!
A few aces, and a couple of winners, gives Federer his first game of the match.
Pressure straight back on Nadal.
Federer 1-3 Nadal* (30-30)
A superb bit of improvisation by Federer at the net, who wins the point at 15-15 with a backhand volley clipping the baseline!
But a sloppy error into the net by the Swiss means 30-30...
Federer 1-3 Nadal* (40-40)
Missed opportunity here for Federer.
A simple forehand approach is netted, but this time Rafa goes long with a forehand with the game in his grasp.
Deuce, and despite the conditions, both players are absolutely ripping the ball so far!
*Federer 2-3 Nadal
Federer breaks back!
Nadal nets after a beautiful backhand angle by Federer, and then Nadal uncharacteristically goes long again with his forehand.
The wind causing havoc for both players, but Federer dealing with it better there.
We're back on serve...
*Federer 2-3 Nadal (30-30)
A pattern is forming: the longer the rallies go on, the more it favours Nadal.
Both players impress on the front foot, and it's 30-30...
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