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It may be a statement of the obvious, but in the ten matches during which the rivalry between Roger Federer and Andy Murray has spread its tentacles around an intrigued tennis world, whoever has delivered the higher percentage of first serves has... Full Article at Times Online
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Ruthlessly efficient: Soderling kept the pressure on Djokovic in the second set. Full Article at ABC Online
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 25: Rafael Nadal of Spain serves during the men's singles first round match against Nikolay Davydenko of Russia during the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals at the O2 Arena on November 25, 2009 in London, England. View Photo »
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The atmosphere was unbelievable ... I am happy to live this experience here in London. The crowd was really nice with me all the time.
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Soderling, only competing in the elite year-end showpiece at London's O2 Arena after Andy Roddick's injury-enforced withdrawal, backed up his opening Group B win over Rafael Nadal with another magnificent display of power and precision. Full Article at The Post Chronicle
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S wede Robin Soderling became the first qualifier for the semi-finals at the ATP World Tour Finals on Wednesday when he battered world No. 3 Novak Djokovic 7-6 6-1 for his second major shock of the tournament. Full Article at Globe and Mail
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So what was that we were saying about Rafael Nadal surging in London to unexpectedly snatch the year-end no. 1 ranking out of Roger Federer's hands? Full Article at Peter Bodo's TennisWorld
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 25: Rafael Nadal of Spain serves during the men's singles first round match against Nikolay Davydenko of Russia during the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals at the O2 Arena on November 25, 2009 in London, England. View Photo »
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I believe I've always been a very intelligent tennis player, and anyone who knows the sport would tell you that tactically I'm one of the best ... I don't serve like Andy Roddick and I don't necessarily hit the ball as hard as Rafael Nadal. I have to find different ways of winning points, so I do it by ...
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Until this year Robin Soderling's career could be described as steady rather than spectacular, a solid pro but one unlikely to really worry the top guys. Full Article at SuperSport
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Soderling is only competing in this prestigious season finale because of an injury to Andy Roddick, but his victory over Rafael Nadal in his opening match made it clear he is determined to take advantage of his good fortune. Full Article at Fox Sports Australia
About Rafael Nadal
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Rafael Nadal Parera (IPA: [rafa'el na'ðal]) (born June 3, 1986) is a Spanish professional tennis player who has been ranked World No. 1 since August 18, 2008. He has won five Grand Slam singles titles and the 2008 Olympic gold medal in singles. Full Article
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 25: Rafael Nadal of Spain serves during the men's singles first round match against Nikolay Davydenko of Russia during the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals at the O2 Arena on November 25, 2009 in London, England.
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 25: Rafael Nadal of Spain serves during the men's singles first round match against Nikolay Davydenko of Russia during the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals at the O2 Arena on November 25, 2009 in London, England.
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 25: Nikolay Davydenko of Russia serves during the men's singles first round match against Rafael Nadal of Spain during the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals at the O2 Arena on November 25, 2009 in London, England.
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 25: Nikolay Davydenko of Russia serves during the men's singles first round match against Rafael Nadal of Spain during the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals at the O2 Arena on November 25, 2009 in London, England.
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 25: Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts during the men's singles first round match against Nikolay Davydenko of Russia during the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals at the O2 Arena on November 25, 2009 in London, England.
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 25: Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts during the men's singles first round match against Nikolay Davydenko of Russia during the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals at the O2 Arena on November 25, 2009 in London, England.
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 25: Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts during the men's singles first round match against Nikolay Davydenko of Russia during the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals at the O2 Arena on November 25, 2009 in London, England.
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 25: Supporters watches Rafael Nadal of Spain in the men's singles first round match against Nikolay Davydenko of Russia during the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals at the O2 Arena on November 25, 2009 in London, England.
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 25: Nikolay Davydenko of Russia returns the ball during the men's singles first round match against Rafael Nadal of Spain during the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals at the O2 Arena on November 25, 2009 in London, England.
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 25: Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts during the men's singles first round match against Nikolay Davydenko of Russia during the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals at the O2 Arena on November 25, 2009 in London, England.
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 25: Rafael Nadal of Spain returns the ball during the men's singles first round match against Nikolay Davydenko of Russia during the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals at the O2 Arena on November 25, 2009 in London, England.
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 25: Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts during the men's singles first round match against Nikolay Davydenko of Russia during the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals at the O2 Arena on November 25, 2009 in London, England.
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 25: Nikolay Davydenko of Russia returns the ball during the men's singles first round match against Rafael Nadal of Spain during the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals at the O2 Arena on November 25, 2009 in London, England.
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 25: Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts during the men's singles first round match against Nikolay Davydenko of Russia during the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals at the O2 Arena on November 25, 2009 in London, England.
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 25: Rafael Nadal of Spain serves during the men's singles first round match against Nikolay Davydenko of Russia during the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals at the O2 Arena on November 25, 2009 in London, England.
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 25: Nikolay Davydenko of Russia celebrates winning the men's singles first round match against Rafael Nadal of Spain during the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals at the O2 Arena on November 25, 2009 in London, England.
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The atmosphere was unbelievable ... I am happy to live this experience here in London. The crowd was really nice with me all the time.
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I believe I've always been a very intelligent tennis player, and anyone who knows the sport would tell you that tactically I'm one of the best ... I don't serve like Andy Roddick and I don't necessarily hit the ball as hard as Rafael Nadal. I have to find different ways of winning points, so I do it by ...
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It's one of the most important cities in my career, if not the most ... I won Roland Garros four times here and every time I come here I have special feelings, especially in Roland Garros.
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The same questions were raised time and again when tennis and ice-hockey were introduced ... Ask tennis players like Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, ask NHL [ice hockey] players, ask the NBA basketball players. They all want to go to the Games.
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I don’t like to lose, but I had my chances. He beat me ... He played very good match. Just congratulate him, because he deserved the victory. He did very well, and with this victory probably he’s closer to being [at the ATP year-end championship] in London.
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I like all tennis pros. But I like to watch Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer play each other.
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I think London and Madrid was too close, that's my feeling. They had to change the continent.
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Tendulkar is one of my idols whom I love to watch and draw inspiration from. In tennis, I like Rafael Nadal among the present crop of players and Pete Sampras from the past.
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It was tough for us. We pushed hard in 2012, in 2016. Madrid did a very good job. It's tough for Spain, it's tough for Madrid, it's tough for a lot of people who worked very hard
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Sports history is littered with heavy underdogs that rise to the occasion and come through. Nobody would’ve wagered that the Argentinian (Juan Martin) Del Potro would beat the two greatest tennis players in the world, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, on his way to the U.S. Open. Chris is hungry, determin...
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It was tough for us. We pushed hard in 2012, in 2016. Madrid did a very good job. It's tough for Spain, it's tough for Madrid, it's tough for a lot of people who worked very hard
