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 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!
*Federer 3-6 2-0 Nadal (40-40)
Federer saves himself with two big serves down the T. Deuce.
*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.
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.
*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.
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.
*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...
*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.
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