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Nadal Sets SF Showdown With Federer

Two-time champion Rafael Nadal set up a blockbuster semi-final with Roger Federer at the BNP Paribas Open after battling past Argentine David Nalbandian 4-6, 7-5, 6-4 on Saturday afternoon in Indian Wells. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Nadal Rolls Into Quarters; Nalbandian Tops Tsonga

World No. 2 Rafael Nadal dismissed No. 21 seed Alexandr Dolgopolov 6-3, 6-2 at the BNP Paribas Open Wednesday to reach the quarter-finals.

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Strong Start Enough For Nadal

World No. 2 Rafael Nadal won eight of the opening games to defeat Marcel Granollers 6-1, 6-4 on Tuesday afternoon in Indian Well, moving through to the fourth round of the BNP Paribas Open for a seventh straight year. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Nadal progresses at Indian Wells

Rafael Nadal advances to the third round at Indian Wells while the pairing of Andy and Jamie Murray beat fellow Brits Ross Hutchings and Colin Fleming in the doubles.

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Rafa Rolls On Return; Del Potro Advances

In his first singles match since the Australian Open final, World No. 2 Rafael Nadal rolled past Argentine Leonardo Mayer 6-1, 6-3 on Sunday afternoon at the BNP Paribas Open.

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Lopez/Nadal Topple Third Seeds

Spaniards Marc Lopez and Rafael Nadal, the 2010 BNP Paribas Open doubles champions, upset third seeds Michael Llodra and Nenad Zimonjic 6-4, 6-4 on Friday in Indian Wells. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Federer Up Against Tricky Quarter In Indian Wells

Should the 2012 BNP Paribas Open draw follow the seeds, semi-final Saturday at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden will feature defending champion Novak Djokovic against Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal against Roger Federer. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Nadal, Djokovic, Bryans Headline Indian Wells Doubles Field

Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray and other top-ranked singles players join the World No. 1 Bryan Brothers and other talented doubles teams in the BNP Paribas Open men’s doubles draw

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Federer, Nadal Approaching 10m Facebook Fans

John McEnroe recently declared tennis is going through an “incredible time” and the popularity of two of the world’s Top 3 players, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, continues to be some of the highest among athletes on Facebook. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Federer Eager To Return To Winning Ways

In his last competitive match, World No. 3 Roger Federer left Rod Laver Arena with the disappointment of losing to Rafael Nadal in four sets in the semi-finals of the Australian Open sitting heavily on his shoulders

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Djokovic: "We Will Both Remember Forever"

Novak Djokovic had very little sleep after his historic Australian Open victory over Rafael Nadal, which finished in the early hours of Monday morning. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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VIDEO: We made history – Djokovic

Australian Open winner Novak Djokovic pays tribute to Rafael Nadal, the man he beat in an epic five-set thriller to retain his title in Melbourne.

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VIDEO: 31-shot rally from epic final

Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic trade blows in a 31-shot rally after more than five hours’ play in the Australian Open final, leaving Djokovic floored but the crowd on their feet. (UK users only)

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VIDEO: Crucial Nadal miss that turned match

Rafael Nadal misses with a backhand down the line in the final set of his epic Australian Open final against Novak Djokovic.

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Emotional Djokovic hails epic win

World number one Novak Djokovic labels his historic Australian Open final against close rival Rafael Nadal as the best moment of his career.

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Djokovic beats Nadal to win title

World number one Novak Djokovic beats second seed Rafael Nadal in a five-set epic – the longest final in Grand Slam history – to retain his Australian Open title.

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Djokovic Wins Epic Contest to Retain Melbourne Crown

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic captured his fifth Grand Slam title as he defeated No. 2 Rafael Nadal 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7(5), 7-5 in an epic final contest at the Australian Open on Sunday night in Melbourne.

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Nadal plans aggressive approach

Rafael Nadal aims to play more aggressively against Novak Djokovic when they meet in Sunday’s Australian Open final.

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Murray can be number one – Nadal

Rafael Nadal says Andy Murray has the ability to become world number one in 2012 if the Scot improves his mental approach on the biggest stage.

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Nadal beats Federer to make final

Rafael Nadal comes from one set down to beat Roger Federer and reach the Australian Open final.

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Nadal’s "Fantastic Start" To Season

Rafael Nadal, who beat Roger Federer at the Australian Open on Thursday, says that reaching his 15th Grand Slam championship final is a fantastic way to the start the new season. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Federer: "Don’t Feel Too Sorry For Me"

Despite losing to Rafael Nadal in the Australian Open semi-finals on Thursday, Roger Federer says, “Don’t feel too sorry for me.

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Nadal Beats Federer, Reaches Second Australian Open Final

World No. 2 Rafael Nadal reached the Australian Open final for the second time on Thursday night in Melbourne as he defeated long-time rival Roger Federer 6-7(5), 6-2, 7-6(5), 6-4

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Federer relishing Nadal contest

Roger Federer says he is pleased to be facing rival Rafael Nadal in the Australian Open semi-final on Thursday.

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Nadal Sets Up Federer Semi-Final

Second seed and 2009 champion Rafael Nadal has set up a blockbuster Australian Open semi-final against his great rival, third seed and four-time former titlist Roger Federer of Switzerland. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Nadal secures quarter-final spot

Second seed Rafael Nadal beats fellow Spaniard Feliciano Lopez 6-4 6-4 6-2 to reach the Australian Open quarter-finals.

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Nadal Beats Lopez To Reach Quarter-finals

World No. 2 Rafael Nadal progressed to his sixth straight Australian Open quarter-final Sunday, defeating countryman Feliciano Lopez 6-4, 6-4, 6-2. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Nadal beats Lacko to make last 16

Rafael Nadal reaches round four of the Australian Open with a crushing win against Slovak qualifier Lukas Lacko.

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Nadal Dismisses Lacko To Reach Round Of 16

World No. 2 Rafael Nadal continued to impress at Melbourne Park, dismissing qualifier Lukas Lacko 6-2, 6-4, 6-2 to advance to the fourth round of the Australian Open on Friday

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Nadal Opens Strongly; Tomic Beats Verdasco In Five Sets

World No. 2 and 2009 Australian Open champion Rafael Nadal opened his campaign to recapture the trophy with a 6-4, 6-1, 6-1 victory over American qualifier Alex Kuznetsov on Monday in Melbourne.

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Federer approach frustrates Nadal

Rafael Nadal says Roger Federer is not doing enough to challenge the authorities about the problems faced by players at the top of tennis.

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Nadal dismisses fitness concerns

World number two Rafael Nadal dismisses concerns over his fitness, saying his shoulder is “in perfect condition” before the Australian Open.

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Murray fourth seed at Aussie Open

Andy Murray is seeded fourth, behind Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer for this month’s Australian Open in Melbourne.

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Federer & Nadal make Qatar semis

Defending Qatar Open champion Roger Federer and world number two Rafael Nadal are through to the semi-finals in Doha.

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Nadal & Federer through to Qatar quarters

Defending Qatar Open champion Roger Federer and world number two Rafael Nadal make progress to the quarter-finals in Doha.

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Nadal Solid On Serve In Doha, Joins Tsonga, Troicki In QFs

Top seed and former finalist Rafael Nadal dropped seven points on serve to beat qualifier Denis Gremelmayr 6-2, 6-2 on Wednesday at the Qatar ExxonMobil Open. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Nadal Solid On Serve In Doha, Joins Tsonga, Troicki In QFs

Top seed and former finalist Rafael Nadal dropped seven points on serve to beat qualifier Denis Gremelmayr 6-2, 6-2 on Wednesday at the Qatar ExxonMobil Open. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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Nadal is safely through in Qatar

World number two Rafael Nadal beats Germany’s Philip Kohlschreiber 6-3, 6-7, 6-3 in the first round of the Qatar Open in Doha.

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Nadal Tested By Kohlschreiber In Season Debut

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Nadal Aims To Keep Working Hard

World No. 2 Rafael Nadal insists he will keep working hard and playing at a high intensity to be competitive at every tournament this year. [[More Tennis News on ATPWorldTour.com]]

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