Roger Federer-Rafael Nadal

The excuse for Nadal losing in Rome is his being mentally tired. Federer spanks a forehand off Nadal's second serve for a winner, 15-all. Fed backs Nadal up on another serve and Nadal pushes a backhand out . This is a crucial point. Roger takes advantage of another weak Nadal serve for 15-40, double-break point.

Nadal gets out of the first breaker as Federer cannot hit any groundstroke deep, 30-40.....

Raffa hit a wide slice on his first serve, the lefty's's winning stroke to open up the court. and wipe away the second breaker. Nadal then gets serious and pushes Federer around the court. It appears the break points woke up Nadal.

An interesting note: Federer must feel like there's a conspiracy against him here at Roland Garros. For 13 days the courts have played faster than normal. Yet, when he needs it most, Federer walks out and the court is slower than it ever has been.....

Nadal blows an easy forehand and Federer is up 40-0 on his serve. Roger blasts in a first serve, Nadal pushes a forehand long.....

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