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Marat Safin suffers as does the furniture after semi-final defeat to Roger Federer (The Telegraph)

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:01:00 GMT

... destroy a racket and a chair in the same match, as there has to be a limit - otherwise this is the tennis of a sick person". So Safin was not just trying to break frames in yesterday's semi-final with Roger Federer; he was also threatening to break his own racket-trashing rules.For the first two sets of his straight-sets defeat, Safin kept it together. But, in the third set he showed what...

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It's the simple life for Roger (Daily Star)

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:40:01 GMT

... The Championships. I haven’t been pushed to the degree where I have to say I played my best tennis ever. It’s been a perfect way to the finals. “So far, it’s been unbelievable, but there’s one more left.” That one more, of course, is Nadal, who humiliated the world No.1 in the final of the French Open, hammering him 6-1 6-3 6-0. In last year’s Wimbledon final, the No.2 seed...

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Middle set wobble fails to knock Nadal off his stride in confident win (Scotsman.com)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 23:24:56 GMT

Nadal will face defending champion Roger Federer for the title for the third straight year after beating unseeded Schuettler 6-1 7-6 (7/3) 6-4 in a minute over two hours on Centre Court.The second seed will therefore have another chance to becomeADVERTISEMENT only the third man in the Open era – after Rod Laver and Bjorn Borg – to win the French Open and Wimbledon in the same year.Federer...

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Editorial: In praise of ... Rafael Nadal (The Guardian)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 23:09:01 GMT

... of invincibility. He humiliated the world No 1 three weeks ago on the red clay of Paris, in the French Open final. He may not have Federer's classic and effortless grace, or, of course, Murray's Britishness. But Nadal's winning characteristics are stamina, steel, power and personality. He is much more than a grunting muscleman. His game, especially on grass, has improved astonishingly:...

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Federer primed to tackle force of nature after breaking Safin (The Independent)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 23:00:01 GMT

... Muscovite hell-raiser who won two Grand Slam titles when his mind was as concentrated on tennis as it ever would be, finally smashed his racket into the ground.The gesture of despair came as Federer moved into the last strides of a semi-final victory so clinical, so complete the score of 6-3, 7-6, 6-4, compiled in one hour, 42 minutes, seemed not so much a record of events as a charitable...

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Spaniard bloodied by Scheuttler but ready to bruise World No.1 (The Herald )

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 22:15:47 GMT

... But the match was over in just more than two hours. It offered Nadal a warm-up before what the tennis world has been anticipating for a year. Men's semi-final day was blessedly unspectacular yesterday. Nadal and Roger Federer progressed without alarm and tomorrow holds the promise of a special final.Federer-Nadal I was a fine match that was over in four sets. Federer-Nadal II was a classic...

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Safin feels fearsome force of Federer (Scotsman.com)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 23:24:50 GMT

... in winning the Artois Championship at Queen's. A week further back, he thrashed Federer in the French Open final, and that result combined with his better form led many to conclude that the Spaniard would be the favourite to win Wimbledon this year.That has changed thanks to the top seed's form over the past fortnight, and the final now has to be regarded as too close to call. After...

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Nadal through, but leaves room for improvement (The Independent)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 23:00:01 GMT

... of his footwork. After dominating the first set, in which he made only one unforced error, the French Open champion made 17 in the last two.It was not the sort of form Nadal wanted to show as he prepared for his date with history. The world No 2 is attempting to become only the third man in the Open era to win the Roland Garros-Wimbledon double in the same year, after Bjorn...

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Borg changes mind, roots for Roger (The Telegraph India)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 21:42:04 GMT

Bjorn Borg at Wimbledon on Friday London: Five-time former Wimbledon champion Bjorn Borg has changed his mind about who will win this year’s championship, veering towards Roger Federer instead of Rafael Nadal.After the French Open when Nadal thrashed Federer in the final losing only four games, Borg, the last man to win both tournaments in the same year, said he thought Nadal would win...

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It's Federer versus Nadal once more (The Telegraph India)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 21:42:04 GMT

... sixth Grand Slam final against Federer as he pursues his bid of becoming the first man to win the French Open and Wimbledon in the same year since Bjorn Borg in 1980.Federer, who hasn’t dropped a set all tournament, never lost serve against Safin and showed again why he is considered one of the greatest grass-court players of all time.“It’s great, a beautiful feeling, being able to...

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Same old story, different ending? (Indian Express)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 21:06:41 GMT

... to settle a score on Sunday. When the Swiss tactician and Majorcan muscleman faced off in the French Open final last month, Federer was on the receiving end of an absolute mauling, pocketing just four games. Fans and pundits alike predicted his aura of invincibility was fading fast but over the last fortnight, Federer has sliced through a tricky draw to silence his detractors. He...

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Federer, Nadal set up dream final (News.com.au)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 19:55:00 GMT

Five-time champion Federer will become the first man in history to win six consecutive titles, and move to within one victory of Pete Sampars's record Grand Slam collection of 14 trophies, if he wins. Victory would take Nadal, the four-time French Open winner, alongside Rod Laver and Bjorn Borg as the only man to win Roland Garros and Wimbledon in the same year. The 22-year-old would...

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Federer, Nadal back in Wimbledon final (Seattle Times)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 19:40:05 GMT

... sixth Grand Slam final against Federer as he pursues his bid of becoming the first man to win the French Open and Wimbledon in the same year since Bjorn Borg in 1980.Federer, who hasn't dropped a set all tournament, never lost serve against Safin and showed again why he is considered one of the greatest grass-court players. Federer, who beat Safin for the ninth time in 11 matches,...

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Rafa sets up third Wimbledon final with Fed-ex (Daily News Analysis)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 19:33:00 GMT

... seed at Roland Garros just four weeks ago, will be bidding to become only the third man to win the French Open and Wimbledon in the same season. Victory would also make the second seed the first Spanish winner of the Wimbledon men's singles title since Manuel Santana in 1966. "I didn't play my best today not like the quarter-final and the second round," said Nadal. "But I'm very happy...

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Three in a row for Federer, Nadal (Sify)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 19:16:36 GMT

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Federer, Nadal To Faceoff In Third Wimbledon Final (CBS 4 - South Florida's Source for )

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 18:59:29 GMT

... sixth Grand Slam final against Federer as he pursues his bid of becoming the first man to win the French Open and Wimbledon in the same year since Bjorn Borg in 1980.(© 2008 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.)

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Federer, Nadal To Faceoff In Third Wimbledon Final (Chicago news)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 18:59:29 GMT

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Murray knocked out in mixed semis (BBC News)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 18:45:57 GMT

Murray and Huber, who were knocked out of the French Open at the first hurdle, wasted six break points in the decider before Bryan and Stosur took the second of their two at to take a 5-4 lead.

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Now, Borg says it could be Roger (Daily News Analysis)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 18:41:00 GMT

LONDON: Five-time former Wimbledon champion Bjorn Borg has changed his mind about who will win this year’s championship, veering towards Roger Federer instead of Rafael Nadal. After the French Open when Nadal thrashed Federer in the final for the loss of only four games, Borg, the last man to win both tournaments in the same year, said he thought Nadal would win Wimbledon for the first...

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So far so perfect for Federer (Sify)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 17:47:00 GMT

... also took a gentle swipe at those who said he was vulnerable this year after being thrashed in the French Open final by Rafael Nadal. "I don't think it matters really a lot if I'm the favourite or not," said the 26-year-old Federer after ending Safin's surprise run at the grasscourt slam. "I'm on an incredible winning streak on grass. First, somebody has to be able to break that before...

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