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 4-6 2-5 Nadal*
Serving to stay in the match, Federer reaches 30-0 via two Nadal errors and despite a fizzing Nadal return for 30-15, Federer remains resilient and wins the game to 30 with a sensational half-volley at the net.
Nevertheless, Nadal will now serve for the match.
Federer 3-6 4-6 2-5 Nadal* (30-0)
Devastating shot-making from Nadal despite the wind, and he cruises to 30-0.
Federer 3-6 4-6 2-5 Nadal* (40-15)
Nadal unusually fires a backhand wide, but he brings up TWO MATCH POINTS as Federer goes long with his return...
Federer 3-6 4-6 2-6 Nadal - GAME, SET, MATCH RAFAEL NADAL!
Federer saves the first match point with a big return, but can't save the second as a backhand return sails long!
Nadal is through to the final for the 12th time! An astonishing record, but despite the fact Federer only won nine games, it was a tremendous match. Breathtaking quality, even with the tricky windy conditions.
Will this be the last time we see Roger Federer at Roland Garros? He receives a standing ovation from the crowd and his opponent.
Nadal will face Novak Djokovic or Dominic Thiem in Sunday's showpiece.
So, in the end, Rafael Nadal was just too good for Roger Federer today. The King of Clay was his usual unstoppable-self at Roland Garros, despite the ferociously windy conditions. A 6-4, 6-3, 6-2 win.
Nadal will be going for his 12th TITLE on Sunday, and it promises to be a great match-up, whether it's against Novak Djokovic or Dominic Thiem.
We'll see you on Sunday for the men's final at 2pm (BST), and tomorrow for the women's final between Ashleigh Barty and Marketa Vondrousova (2pm BST)...until then, have a very good afternoon!
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