Rafael Nadal vs. Roger Federer

Rafael Nadal vs. Roger Federer

2014 Australian Open, Semifinal

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In the 33rd meeting between the two best players over the last 10 years, Nadal pulled out a 59-minute first set and rolled from there to improve to 3-0 against Federer at the Australian Open. As Rod Laver and Pete Sampras sat in the crowd, Nadal showed once again why his now <bold>23-10</bold> record against Federer is no fluke. <italics>Here's a look at each of their matches, starting from the beginning...</italics>

2013 Western &amp; Southern Open, Quarterfinals

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This was easily the highest-quality match of the four they played in 2013. After a strong start by Federer, Nadal got his first break to win the second set and broke early in the third to seize control. Federer saved four match points before Nadal clinched it. <bold><italics>Nadal leads series 21-10.</italics></bold>

2013 ATP World Tour Finals, Semifinals

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Federer's disappointing season ended with yet another loss to Nadal, who won all four meetings in 2013. This was a breakthrough of sorts for Nadal, who had been 0-4 against Federer indoors. <bold><italics>Nadal leads 22-10. </italics></bold>