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French Open: Nadal beats Federer in semi-finals

Spain's Rafael Nadal reacts after winning his semifinal match against Switzerland's Roger Federer in Roland Garros, Paris, France on June 7, 2019. (Photo by Reuters)

Rafael Nadal has secured his 12th French Open final, as the Spanish superstar swept-past Roger Federer in straight-sets. 

The 39th edition of ‘’Nadal vs. Federer rivalry’’ kicked off in an undesirable weather conditions, but Nadal was firing on all cylinders from the onset, as he grabbed an early 3-love lead.

Federer, then put his foot down to break the Spaniard once, before Nadal quickly gave the Swiss Maestro a taste of his own medicine, and continued his supremacy to a 6-3 win.

Federer could’ve bounced back in the second, but lost a crucial serve in the 9th game, from where Nadal built on his 6-4 victory.

Empowered by the 2 sets to love lead, the King of Clay pulled off an immaculate display in the third, to take it 6-2, and reach the final in less than 2 and a half hours.


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