Watch Rafael Nadal vs Roger Federer Live. Rafael Nadal takes on Roger Federer in Sunday's French Open final, looking to equal Bjorn Borg's record of six Roland Garros titles. Given his record against the Swiss legend, the Spanish top seed is a strong favourite to see that dream come true, but should Federer hit the heights he reached against Novak Djokovic in their epic semi-final on Friday, he has to be given a chance.
Rafael Nadal vs Roger Federer Live
In Friday's semi-finals, both showed that while form is temporary, greatness is permanent. Federer played perhaps the finest clay-court match of his life to dispose of Djokovic, while Nadal was hugely impressive in overpowering Andy Murray in a marathon that was far closer than the straight-sets scoreline suggested. Rafa and Roger are born-winners, experienced champions who were always likely to call on their class and experience to see them past the pretenders to their places in history. After all, for many observers, Rafa is quite simply the greatest clay-court player of all time, and Roger the greatest player of all time, period.
Fittingly, Nadal celebrated his 25th birthday on Friday, crowning his celebrations with that battling win over Murray. With no signs of his love for the sport waning, he could go on to threaten Roger's record for wins at the four majors. At 29, Federer is not done yet, as he proved with the athleticism and stamina he showed to get past Djokovic, but time is not on his side either.
Sunday's final is a tall order for the brilliant Swiss, such is Nadal's control and kick on a surface he was born to play on. Where Nadal can call on his unbelievable defensive game, wicked top-spin forehand and improved service, Federer will need to get his first service firing as incredibly well as he did against Novak, be aggressive from the off and take any chances that come his way. The 21 break points that came and went against the Serb did not come back to hurt him in the final analysis, but Rafa will surely not be so forgiving.
Rafael Nadal vs Roger FedererFittingly, Nadal celebrated his 25th birthday on Friday, crowning his celebrations with that battling win over Murray. With no signs of his love for the sport waning, he could go on to threaten Roger's record for wins at the four majors. At 29, Federer is not done yet, as he proved with the athleticism and stamina he showed to get past Djokovic, but time is not on his side either.
Sunday's final is a tall order for the brilliant Swiss, such is Nadal's control and kick on a surface he was born to play on. Where Nadal can call on his unbelievable defensive game, wicked top-spin forehand and improved service, Federer will need to get his first service firing as incredibly well as he did against Novak, be aggressive from the off and take any chances that come his way. The 21 break points that came and went against the Serb did not come back to hurt him in the final analysis, but Rafa will surely not be so forgiving.
Match scheduled:
Date: 05-06-2011
Time :13:00 until 18:30 GMT
Day 15 - Men's Singles Final (Final Day)
Roland Garros 2011
Grand Slam #3 :: Paris, France
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