AJ Neuharth-Keusch USA TODAY Published 11:36 AM EDT Jun 7, 2019 Roger Federer's quest for Grand Slam title No. 21 ended Friday against longtime rival and friend Rafael Nadal, who's now one win away from securing his 18th Grand Slam title and extending his record to 12 titles — and three in a row — at the French Open. Nadal, who won 6-3, 6-4, 6-2, will face Novak Djokovic or Dominic Thiem, who play their semifinal match later Friday. The final is on Sunday. The wind was swirling at the main Philippe Chatrier Court, and the third-seeded Federer, 37, couldn't overcome the stellar play of the King of Clay. Federer broke the second-seeded Nadal, 33, at the start the second set, but Nadal broke back and then broke him again to take a 5-4 lead before holding serve to take the set. Nadal broke Federer again to go up 2-1 in the third set, and Federer, showing some rare frustration, smacked a ball into the upper deck of … [Read more...] about French Open: Rafael Nadal downs Roger Federer to reach final
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French Open live: Roger Federer vs Rafael Nadal – latest updates
LiveUpdated Friday 7 June 2019 12:32 Sport > Live Follow all the latest updates from Roland Garros Roger Federer is taking on 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 this is an opportunity not to be passed up. Both players have progressed serenely to the last four, each dropping only one set en route, and it is all set up to be another blockbuster between these two greats. Follow it live: We’ll tell you what’s true. You can form your own view. From 15p €0.18 $0.18 USD 0.27 a day, more exclusives, analysis and extras. Subscribe now Show latest update 2019-06-07T11:32:23.036Z *Federer 2-3 NadalFederer breaks back!Nadal nets after a beautiful backhand angle by Federer, and then … [Read more...] about French Open live: Roger Federer vs Rafael Nadal – latest updates
Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer welcome Andy Murray return
4 Jun From the section Tennis Share this with Digg Facebook Google LinkedIn Reddit StumbleUpon Twitter Copy this link http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/48520108 Read more about sharing. Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer have welcomed the prospect of Britain's Andy Murray returning to top-level tennis, while admitting his Queen's Club comeback has taken them by surprise.Murray, 32, has not played since hip surgery following the Australian Open.He described his doubles appearance alongside Spain's Feliciano Lopez at the Fever-Tree Championships later this month as "the next step" in his return."It was a little surprising he announced that so quick," said Nadal."I always thought that he will find a way to try to be back, because he's still young and still very passionate about the game."It's great news for, first, for him and for his team and family, and then for the tour by itself. I'm happy … [Read more...] about Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer welcome Andy Murray return
Tennis: Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal reach French Open quarters
Roger Federer's dream return to the French Open continued as the Swiss waltzed into quarter-finals by giving Argentine Leonardo Mayer a 6-2 6-3 6-3 masterclass. And second-seeded- Rafael Nadal ended the run of Paris debutant Juan Ignacio Londero with a typically dominant 6-2 6-3 6-3 victory. Federer, the 20-time grand slam champion, back at Roland Garros after a three- year hiatus, cruised through the opening rounds seemingly unchallenged and his last-16 encounter was no exception. But things are likely to get trickier for Federer as the third seed will next face his old friend and 2015 champion Stan Wawrinka after the 34-year-old won an extraordinary contest against sixth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas. The pair battled for five hours and nine minutes on Court Suzanne Lenglen before Wawrinka eventually triumphed 7-6 (8-6) 5-7 6-4 3-6 8-6. After just over an hour in his match, Federer was already two sets up but Mayer offered some semblance of resistance in the third until the sixth game, … [Read more...] about Tennis: Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal reach French Open quarters
Roger Federer returns to revamped Roland Garros stadium
Date created : 26/05/2019 - 15:15 Roger Federer returns to a new-look Roland Garros on Sunday after a four-year absence, admitting he’ll be an underdog in his attempt to claim a 21st Grand Slam title. The 37-year-old Swiss star is the headline act on opening day, 10 years after his one triumph in Paris and two decades since his tournament debut.Federer, who played his last French Open in 2015, preferring to concentrate his powers on Wimbledon, starts against Lorenzo Sonego, the world number 73 from Italy.Third-seeded Federer insists that it would be a shock even to him should he manage to prevent either Rafael Nadal from sweeping to a 12th title or Novak Djokovic becoming just the second man to hold all four Slams at the same time twice.“I feel like I’m playing good tennis, but is it enough against the absolute top guys when it really comes to the crunch? I’m not sure if it’s in my racquet,” said Federer.Play on a rebuilt Court Philippe Chatrier … [Read more...] about Roger Federer returns to revamped Roland Garros stadium