Nadal determined see Federer at Wimbledon
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Saturday in London, two days before Wimbledon begins, the world's three top men's players are all but certain to be voted on to the player council of the Association of Tennis Professionals. (article 8)
Why? Because Nadal so thoroughly, so untheatrically, outplayed Federer in every possible facet Sunday, beating him 6-1, 6-3, 6-0 to win a fourth consecutive title at Roland Garros. (article 2)
Turns out Nadal was only moments away from winning 6-1, 6-1, 6-1 against Nicolas Almagro, the most lopsided men's quarterfinal at Roland Garros in the 40-year history of the Open era. (article 7)
The showdown Sunday is their third consecutive French Open final, their fifth Grand Slam final overall, and plenty is on the line. (article 1)
Seven days after handing Federer a brutal 6-1 6-3 6-0 mauling in the French Open final, the four-times Roland Garros champion effortlessly adapted his claycourt skills to win his first title on grass. (article 4)
After finishing runner-up to the Swiss at the All England Club in 2006 and 2007, the 22-year-old will no doubt fancy his chances of ending Federer's reign come final's day on July 6. (article 4)
Federer, who raised his record to 10-0 in grass finals, won Halle for the fifth time. (article 3)
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Nadal, Federer, Djokovic, ATP, Wimbledon |
Source articles
- Federer vs. Nadal in French Open Final for 3rd Time (Washington Post, 06/16/2008, 313 words)
- Nadal Beats Federer, Wins Fourth Straight French Open (Washington Post, 06/16/2008, 367 words)
- Roger Federer wins Halle for 55th ATP title - (baltimoresun.com, 06/15/2008, 404 words)
- Nadal determined see Federer at Wimbledon (Washington Post, 06/15/2008, 299 words)
- Nadal beats Djokovic for his 1st grass-court title (Washington Post, 06/16/2008, 401 words)
- Nadal outwits Djokovic at Queen's (BBC News, 06/15/2008, 338 words)
- Nadal, Djokovic to Meet in French Open Semis (Washington Post, 06/16/2008, 383 words)
- Three Elite Tennis Players Seek a Larger Role in the ATP Tour (nytimes.com, 06/17/2008, 859 words)
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