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French Open 2019: Result from Roland Garros as Rafael Nadal beats Roger Federer

All the latest updates from Roland Garros

Kieran Jackson
Friday 07 June 2019 14:44 BST
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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 3-6 2-0 Nadal (15-40)

Federer gets to 15-30, but another stunning backhand crosscourt winner means Nadal has two break back points!

Kieran Jackson7 June 2019 13:13

*Federer 3-6 2-0 Nadal (40-40)

Federer saves himself with two big serves down the T. Deuce.

Kieran Jackson7 June 2019 13:14

*Federer 3-6 2-0 Nadal (40-40)

Federer has a game point as Rafa goes long with a forehand, but he makes amends with a fizzling winner down the line with the same shot. Back to deuce.

Kieran Jackson7 June 2019 13:16

Federer 3-6 2-1 Nadal*

NADAL BREAKS BACK!

A Federer shot drifts long to set it up, and Nadal somehow passes Federer down the line with his forehand after the Swiss struggles with a smash swerving in the air!

We're back on serve.

Kieran Jackson7 June 2019 13:18

*Federer 3-6 2-2 Nadal

Comfortable hold for Rafa there, who finishes it off with a forehand volley at the net. 

Crucial moment in the match here for Federer, with the momentum in Nadal's favour.

Kieran Jackson7 June 2019 13:24

Federer 3-6 3-2 Nadal*

Federer continues to be more aggressive though, and seals the game with a ferocious forehand down the line. 

Two quick games there - makes a change! 3-2. 

Kieran Jackson7 June 2019 13:26

Kieran Jackson7 June 2019 13:26

*Federer 3-6 3-3 Nadal

Nadal holds to 15, and suddenly both players seem to be holding a little more comfortably, just as the sun comes out.. 

*cue Nadal breaks Federer...

Kieran Jackson7 June 2019 13:31

*Federer 3-6 3-3 Nadal (40-15)

Both players at their best on the front foot here - the only surprise is Rafa going wide with a simple forehand at 30-15.

Two game points.

Kieran Jackson7 June 2019 13:33

Federer 3-6 4-3 Nadal*

Federer holds as Nadal returns into the net. 

Bit more familiarity to proceedings now, as both players find their range on serve. Still a gripping encounter, made more gripping by the fluctuating conditions. 

Kieran Jackson7 June 2019 13:34

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