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Federer vs Nadal, Australian Open 2012

Brief Commentary
Federer

Men Singles SF  Finished Viewers 334

  • Country: SUI
  • Rank: 3
  • Points: 2553
VS
  • Country: ESP
  • Rank: 2
  • Points: 2517
Nadal
Roger Federer  
1 7 2 6 4
3 6 6 7 6
Rafael Nadal  

The lone Spanish Armada beats the Swiss Maestro in 4 captivating sets. The No.2 seed bids for his eleventh grand slam. Nadal kept Federer on the move and attacked his backhand. Federer tried his best but could not match the power and precision of Nadal. Nadal kept adding the pressure and was just too hot to handle for Federer. A forehand error from the Federer racquet saw Nadal raise his arms in victory as he faces the winner of Djokovic and Murray in the final.

Inurface shouted for Nadal: What a match...what a player...Kudos Nadal

Inurface shouted for Nadal: What a match...what a player...Kudos Nadal

gillthegogo shouted for Federer: Hard luck Roger. Better luck next tournament

fotochoche , nadal87 and Inurface started supporting Nadal
Served By: R Nadal Won By: Nadal
Federer - Nadal    7 - 6    2 - 6    6 - 7    4 - 6   
Game
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Quick serve, huge rally, Federer fails to keep a cross-court forehand in the play.
A
40
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Fine serve, Federer is unable to return it.
Deuce
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Good serve in the middle, Federer returns a forehand return, Nadal hits a forehand cross-court winner.
40
A
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! High kick serve, Federer crafts a forehand return, short rally, Nadal cross-court forehand fails to land inside the court.
 
 Fault. First Fault.
Deuce
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Nadal hits a slice serve, Federer works a backhand return, huge rally, Nadal struggles to keep a cross-court backhand in a rally.
40
30
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Nadal arrows a good serve at T, Federer is unable to return it.
30
30
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Slice serve, Federer returns a backhand return, Nadal goes for a forehand down the line but misses the target.
30
15
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Quick serve, Federer works a backhand return, couple of shots exchanged, Federer sprays a forehand outside the court.
15
15
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Fine serve, Federer delivers a forehand return, brief rally, Federer smacks a forehand winner drop down the line.
 
 Fault. First Fault.
15
0
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Quick serve, Federer works a backhand return, rally Federer nets a forehand down the line.

Nadal Breaks! The Spaniard gets the crucial breakthrough here and now he will serve to win this encounter. Federer saves a couple of break-points early on but then messes up with a forehand and also sends a cross-court backhand wide. Its 5-4, fourth set and now Nadal will serve to secure his berth in the final of the 2012 Australian Open. 

emma.adekoya shouted for Nadal: There you go!! What a fantastic match!!!

emma.adekoya shouted for Nadal: There you go!! What a fantastic match!!!

emma.adekoya shouted for Nadal: There you go!! What a fantastic match!!!

emma.adekoya shouted for Nadal: There you go!! What a fantastic match!!!

emma.adekoya started supporting Nadal
Served By: R Federer Won By: Nadal
Federer - Nadal    7 - 6    2 - 6    6 - 7    4 - 5   
Game
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Fine serve, Nadal works a forehand return, brief rally, Federer fails to keep a cross-court backhand in the play.
 
 Fault. First Fault.
40
A
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!!
Deuce
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Quick serve, Nadal crafts a backhand return, couple of shots exchanged, Federer cross-court fails to clear the net in the middle.
A
40
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Fine serve, Nadal delivers a forehand return, lengthy exchange between the players, intense rally, Federer smacks a forehand winner down the line.
Deuce
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Good serve in the middle, Nadal returns a forehand return, short rally, Nadal cross-court backhand catches the net.
 
 Fault. First Fault.
30
40
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Federer serves a acute angled slice serve, Nadal returns a quick backhand return, huge rally, hard fought rally, Federer cross-court backhand is not able to clear the net.
30
30
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Federer serves a high kick serve, Nadal puts back a forehand return, brief rally, Nadal smacks a forehand winner down the line.
 
 Fault. First Fault.
30
15
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer serves a sharp angled slice serve, Nadal delivers a backhand return, good rally, Nadal over-hits a backhand in the rally.
15
15
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Quick serve, Nadal returns a backhand return, rally Federer backhand slice goes outside the court.
15
0
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer serves a short angled slice serve, Nadal returns a quick backhand return, intense rally, Nadal kicks a backhand down the line out of the court.

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Nadal stands firm against Federer's onslaught in this crucial service game and saves a couple of break-points to equalize the proceedings at 4-4, fourth set. Nadal smacks two back-to-back forehand winners to get himself out of a tricky situation here. Now the pressure is back on Federer,who needs to win this set to take this battle into the final set. 

mohammad_ia shouted for Nadal: What a match...what a player...Kudos Nadal

mohammad_ia started supporting Nadal
Served By: R Nadal Won By: Nadal
Federer - Nadal    7 - 6    2 - 6    6 - 7    4 - 4   
Game
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Nadal produces a bodyline serve, Federer crafts a backhand return, short rally, Nadal thumps a forehand winner down the line.
A
40
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Huge serve guided at T, Federer works a backhand return, good rally, Nadal hits a forehand winner down the line.
Deuce
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Quick serve, Federer delivers a backhand return, couple of shots exchanged, Federer sprays a forehand outside the court.
 
 Fault. First Fault.
40
A
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Good serve in the middle, Federer returns a quick backhand return, rally Federer thumps a forehand winner inside out.
 
 Fault. First Fault.
Deuce
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Nadal serves a acute angled slice serve, Federer works a backhand return, couple of shots exchanged, Federer digs in a backhand winner down the line.
40
30
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Nadal hits a bodyline serve, Federer has no answer to it.
30
30
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Nadal hits a sharp angled slice serve, Federer returns a backhand return, short rally, Federer cross-court backhand lands at the net.
15
30
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Nadal aims a high kick serve, Federer delivers a forehand return, good rally, Nadal backhand slice goes straight into the net.
15
15
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Sharp angled slice serve, Federer crafts a backhand return, hard fought rally, Nadal pulls a forehand cross-court wide of the court.
15
0
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Quick serve pointed at T, Federer works a backhand return, rally Federer goes for a forehand down the line but misses the target.

An easy hold for Federer this time and he keeps his nose in front at this crucial juncture of the fourth set. The Swiss ace is fighting fire with fire at the moment. Its 4-3, fourth set. Let's see who gets the break now! 

MP.J shouted for Federer: C'mon Federer, lets crush whatever comes across

MP.J shouted for Federer: There you go!! What a fantastic match!!!

anisakhtar1 shouted for Federer: Cmon Roger...Breakkkk Rafa Serve

abhi shouted for Federer: breakkkkkk nadal serve
Served By: R Federer Won By: Federer
Federer - Nadal    7 - 6    2 - 6    6 - 7    4 - 3   
Game
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Good serve in the middle, Nadal delivers a backhand return, short rally, Federer thumps a forehand winner down the line.
 
 Fault. First Fault.
40
15
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Fine serve placed at T, Nadal hammers a backhand return winner.
40
0
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Fine serve, Nadal crafts a backhand return, lengthy exchange between the players, Nadal sends a forehand cross-court out of the court.
 
 Fault. First Fault.
30
0
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer serves a good one, Nadal works a forehand return, good rally, Nadal backhand slice goes outside the court.
15
0
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Slice serve, Nadal fails to put it back.
 
 Fault. First Fault.

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A well-controlled love-service game from Nadal and he levels the score at 3-3 in the fourth-set. Federer fails to tackle Nadal's probing serve in this game. 
Served By: R Nadal Won By: Nadal
Federer - Nadal    7 - 6    2 - 6    6 - 7    3 - 3   
Game
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Monumental serve. ACE !!!
40
0
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Good serve sent at T, Federer works a backhand return, rally Nadal hits a forehand winner down the line.
30
0
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Sharp angled slice serve, Federer delivers a backhand return, couple of shots exchanged, Federer cross-court backhand lands out-side the court.
15
0
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! High kick serve, Federer fails to control it.
 
 Fault. First Fault.

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A defiant hold amidst tremendous pressure from Federer, who saves two break-points and brings in his probing serve - just at the right time to keep his nose in front. Nadal fails to negotiate a backhand slice and then messes up with another backhand to make it easier for the Swiss legend, who leads with 3-2 in this crucial fourth set. Its awe-inspiring tennis from both the contenders!

MP.J shouted for Federer: C'mon man!!! You gotta win this one for me!!

abhi shouted for Federer: breakk nadal
Served By: R Federer Won By: Federer
Federer - Nadal    7 - 6    2 - 6    6 - 7    3 - 2   
Game
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer serves a good one, Nadal crafts a backhand return, extended rally, well contensted rally, Nadal cross-court backhand catches the net.
 
 Fault. First Fault.
A
40
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer serves a heavy serve. ACE !!!
Deuce
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Good serve in the middle, Nadal returns a forehand return, testing rally, Nadal backhand slice goes outside the court.
30
40
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Sharp angled slice serve, Nadal only reaches to it.
 
 Fault. First Fault.
15
40
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Nadal works a backhand return, Nadal smacks a forehand winner down the line.
15
30
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Federer hits a sharp angled slice serve, Nadal delivers a backhand return, short rally, Federer hits a forehand down the line but fails to clear the net.
15
15
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Good serve sent at T, Nadal returns a backhand return, extended rally, Nadal hits a backhand straight into the net.
0
15
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Quick serve, Nadal returns a forehand return, Federer kicks a backhand down the line out of the court.
 
 Fault. First Fault.

Nadal continues to roll on with momentum - completely on his side at the moment. Another easy hold from the Spaniard and its 2-2, fourth set. Federer tries to come hard at Nadal but commits two quick unforced errors. Let's see who gets the first breakthrough here!

Vivek.Singh shouted for Federer: Cmon FedEx. u cant turn dis arnd....

abhi shouted for Federer: cmmon federer
Served By: R Nadal Won By: Nadal
Federer - Nadal    7 - 6    2 - 6    6 - 7    2 - 2   
Game
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Good serve in the middle, Federer works a backhand return, long rally, Federer attempts a backhand slice but struggles to keep it inside the court.
40
15
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Bodyline serve, Federer has no answer to it.
 
 Fault. First Fault.
30
15
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Nadal arrows a good serve at T, Federer is unable to return it.
15
15
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Short angled slice serve, Federer only manages to touch it.
0
15
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Quick serve pointed at T, Federer works a backhand return, Nadal cross-court forehand lands out-side the court.

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Federer does well to hold on to a tricky service game this time and gets a slender lead in the fourth-set. Fine serving from the Swiss - under tremendous pressure. Its 2-1, fourth set. 

abhi shouted for Federer: federerrrr
Served By: R Federer Won By: Federer
Federer - Nadal    7 - 6    2 - 6    6 - 7    2 - 1   
Game
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer serves, rushes to net and punches a volley onto Nadal return.
A
40
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Massive serve in the middle. ACE !!!
Deuce
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Good serve, Nadal fails to put it back.
30
40
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Federer serves a good one, Nadal crafts a backhand return, Federer puts a forehand into the net.
 
 Fault. First Fault.
30
30
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer serves, reaches to net and plants a volley onto Nadal return.
15
30
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Short angled slice serve Nadal returns a backhand return, long rally, testing rally, Federer cross-court forehand goes into the the net.
15
15
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Huge serve guided at T, Nadal returns a quick backhand return, good rally, Nadal slices a backhand but catches the net.
0
15
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Federer hits a slice serve, Nadal crafts a backhand return, couple of shots exchanged, Nadal blasts a forehand winner down the line.

Nadal is well in control out there. The Spaniard fires two quick serves and easily get on board in the crucial fourth-set. This is a must win set for Federer, if he wants to take this battle into the final set. Its 1-1, fourth set. 
Served By: R Nadal Won By: Nadal
Federer - Nadal    7 - 6    2 - 6    6 - 7    1 - 1   
Game
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Fine serve, Federer is unable to return it.
 
 Fault. First Fault.
40
15
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Nadal serves a good one, Federer returns a backhand return, rally Federer hits a forehand cross-court drop winner.
40
0
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Heavy serve aimed at T, Federer returns a quick backhand return, couple of shots exchanged, Nadal blasts a forehand winner down the line.
30
0
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Short angled slice serve, Federer only manages to touch it.
15
0
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Nadal hits a flat serve at T, Federer struggles to put it back.
 
 Fault. First Fault.

Federer makes a fresh start here after losing the third-set in a stiff tie-breaker. The Swiss runs away with this game - with the help of his probing serve. Its 1-0, fourth set. 
Served By: R Federer Won By: Federer
Federer - Nadal    7 - 6    2 - 6    6 - 7    1 - 0   
Game
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer aims a fine serve at T, Nadal only manages to touch it.
 
 Fault. First Fault.
40
15
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer serves, follows it and volleys a winner onto Nadal return.
 
 Fault. First Fault.
30
15
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Lightening serve. ACE !!!
15
15
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Fine serve, Nadal delivers a forehand return, rally Nadal rushes to net and punches an overhead winner.
15
0
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Cannon serve. ACE !!!

Nadal claimed the third-set in 1 hour and 7 minutes and got a two sets to one lead - in this match.  Both players exchanged breaks early on in the third-set and then it reached the tie-breaker. Nadal was cruising in the tie-breaker, but Federer did well to save four set-points, but once again Nadal's devastating forehand did the job for him. Nadal earned 71% points on his first serve and committed only 11 unforced errors as compared to Federer's 11 - which made a big difference in deciding the outcome of the third-set. 
Served By: R Nadal Won By: Nadal
Federer - Nadal    7 - 6    2 - 6    6 - 7   
Game
 R Nadal to R Federer : IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Nadal aims a bodyline serve, Federer crafts a backhand return, good rally, Federer slices a forehand but catches the net.
5
6
 R Federer to R Nadal : IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer aims a fine serve at T, Nadal only manages to touch it.
4
6
 R Federer to R Nadal : IN, Winner: Federer!!! Acute angled slice serve, Nadal delivers a backhand return, brief rally, Nadal goes for a forehand down the line but misses the target.
6
3
 R Nadal to R Federer : IN, Winner: Federer!!! Good serve in the middle, Federer returns a backhand return, short rally, Nadal hits a backhand straight into the net.
 
 R Nadal to R Federer : Fault. First Fault.
6
2
 R Nadal to R Federer : IN, Winner: Federer!!! Nadal arrows a bodyline serve, Federer crafts a backhand return, Nadal cross-court backhand lands out-side the court.
1
6
 R Federer to R Nadal : IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Fine serve, Nadal works a backhand return, Federer nets a forehand down the line.
 
 R Federer to R Nadal : Fault. First Fault.
1
5
 R Federer to R Nadal : IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Huge serve guided at T, Nadal returns a backhand return, Nadal hits a backhand cross-court winner.
4
1
 R Nadal to R Federer : IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Quick serve, Federer returns a quick backhand return, couple of shots exchanged, Federer struggles to keep a cross-court backhand in a rally.
3
1
 R Nadal to R Federer : IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Nadal produces a bodyline serve, Federer crafts a backhand return, rally Federer pushes a backhand long in the rally.
1
2
 R Federer to R Nadal : IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer hits a flat serve at T, Nadal struggles to put it back.
0
2
 R Federer to R Nadal : IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Quick serve pointed at T, Nadal delivers a backhand return, good rally, #w# reaches to the net and places a forehand volley winner
1
0
 R Nadal to R Federer : IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Heavy serve aimed at T, Federer returns a backhand return, couple of shots exchanged, Federer comes in quickly, tries a backhand volley but fails to do so.

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Federer does well to hold on to the penultimate service game of the third-set and takes this battle into a tie-breaker here. Considering their past records in tie-breakers, pressure is certainly on Nadal there. Another gruelling set goes into a tie-breaker here!

Vivek.Singh shouted for Federer: C'mon man!!! You gotta win this one for me!!
Served By: R Federer Won By: Federer
Federer - Nadal    7 - 6    2 - 6    6 - 6   
Game
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Fine serve, Nadal is unable to return it.
A
40
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Short angled slice serve, Nadal hits the return out.
 
 Fault. First Fault.
Deuce
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Quick serve, Nadal delivers a backhand return, Federer blasts a forehand winner inside out.
 
 Fault. First Fault.
30
40
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Short angled slice serve Nadal returns a quick backhand return, rally Federer cross-court backhand is not able to clear the net.
 
 Fault. First Fault.
30
30
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Federer goes for a out-wide serve, Nadal returns a quick forehand return, couple of shots exchanged, Federer nets a forehand down the line.
 
 Fault. First Fault.
30
15
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Slice serve, Nadal returns a backhand return, short rally, Nadal cross-court backhand catches the net.
 
 Fault. First Fault.
15
15
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Fine serve, Nadal delivers a forehand return, Federer cross-court forehand goes into the the net.
15
0
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Monumental serve. ACE !!!

Nadal keeps his nose in front at this crucial juncture of the third-set. Another flurry of exquisite rallies - as Nadal fares well and then extracts an error on Federer's forehand. Now, Federer will serve to stay alive in the third-set. Its 6-5, third set. Tie-breaker is in the offing here?

manzoor926 shouted for Nadal: Common Nadall kill federe.. dont come again for next time

venkatesh.johncena shouted for Federer: come on federer.......
Served By: R Nadal Won By: Nadal
Federer - Nadal    7 - 6    2 - 6    5 - 6   
Game
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Nadal serves a good one, Federer works a forehand return, Federer cross-court fails to clear the net in the middle.
 
 Fault. First Fault.
40
30
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Fine serve, Federer returns a backhand return, lengthy exchange between the players, Federer goes for a forehand down the line but catches the net.
30
30
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Good serve in the middle, Federer returns a quick forehand return, rally Federer slices a forehand into the net.
 
 Fault. First Fault.
15
30
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Nadal goes for a out-wide serve, Federer returns a forehand return, couple of shots exchanged, Federer blasts a forehand winner down the line.
 
 Fault. First Fault.
15
15
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Short angled slice serve Federer returns a backhand return, Nadal goes for a forehand down the line but catches the net.
15
0
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! .

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Federer serves his way to an easy hold and keeps the proceedings even at this juncture. Its 5-5, third-set. Are we heading towards third-set tie-breaker here?

Vivek.Singh shouted for Nadal: Try as much as u want.. But Federer's gonna win.. :P

Vivek.Singh shouted for Federer: What a match...what a player...Kudos Federer

Vivek.Singh started supporting Nadal
Served By: R Federer Won By: Federer
Federer - Nadal    7 - 6    2 - 6    5 - 5   
Game
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer serves, rushes to net and punches a volley onto Nadal return.
 
 Fault. First Fault.
40
15
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Flat serve aimed at T, Nadal delivers a backhand return, Federer pulls a forehand cross-court wide of the court.
40
0
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Slice serve, Nadal fails to put it back.
30
0
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer hits a good serve, Nadal struggles with it.
15
0
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Fine serve, Nadal crafts a backhand return, rally Nadal puts a forehand into the net.
 
 Fault. First Fault.

Tremendous serving from the Spaniard and he keeps his nose in front. Now, Federer will serve to stay alive in the third-set. This set matters a lot for both the contenders. Its 4-5, third-set. 
Served By: R Nadal Won By: Nadal
Federer - Nadal    7 - 6    2 - 6    4 - 5   
Game
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Good serve aimed at T, Federer only reaches to it.
40
15
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Nadal arrows a bodyline serve, Federer returns a backhand return, huge rally, hard fought rally, Federer cross-court forehand finds the net in the middle.
30
15
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Fine serve, Federer returns a quick backhand return, brief rally, Nadal dumps a backhand into the net.
30
0
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Good serve in the middle, Federer crafts a backhand return, rally Federer cross-court forehand fails to land inside the court.
 
 Fault. First Fault.
15
0
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Quick serve, Federer delivers a backhand return, couple of shots exchanged, Federer struggles to keep a cross-court backhand in a rally.

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Nadal immediately breaks back! The Spaniard shifts gears and quickly opts for a counter-attack here. Federer commits two unforced errors and finds himself in a spot of bother. Nadal pounces upon the opportunity and extracts two more errors from the Swiss to break back - and equalizes the proceedings at 4-4, third-set. 

manzoor926 shouted for Nadal: Vamos!! Give your best shot

manzoor926 started supporting Nadal
Served By: R Federer Won By: Nadal
Federer - Nadal    7 - 6    2 - 6    4 - 4   
Game
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Federer serves a slice serve, Nadal returns a backhand return, brief rally, Federer cross-court forehand goes into the the net.
15
40
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Flat serve aimed at T, Nadal returns a quick backhand return, short rally, Federer comes to net, attempts a backhand volley but fails to make it
15
30
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Double Fault.
 
 Fault. First Fault.
15
15
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Federer arrows a bodyline serve, Nadal delivers a backhand return, brief rally, Federer forehand goes outside the court.
15
0
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Fine serve placed at T, short rally, Federer comes in quickly and hits an overhead winner.

Federer breaks! The Swiss ace tightens the screws in this game and finally gets rewarded as he break Nadal and gets a slender lead in the match. Well, Federer is just two games away from going two sets to one up in the match. Its 4-3, third-set. 
Served By: R Nadal Won By: Federer
Federer - Nadal    7 - 6    2 - 6    4 - 3   
Game
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Nadal serves a good one, Federer delivers a forehand return, rally Nadal cross-court backhand is not able to clear the net.
 
 Fault. First Fault.
40
A
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Nadal aims a bodyline serve, Federer works a backhand return, brief rally, Nadal cross-court forehand lands out-side the court.
 
 Fault. First Fault.
Deuce
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Slice serve, Federer fails to put it back.
40
A
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Double Fault. Nadal sends his serve long out of pressure.
 
 Fault. First Fault.
Deuce
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Gigantic serve in the middle. ACE !!!
40
A
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Nadal aims a bodyline serve, Federer delivers a backhand return, good rally, Nadal slices a forehand but catches the net.
Deuce
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Nadal serves a acute angled slice serve, Federer returns a backhand return, rally Federer pulls a backhand cross-court wide of the court.
30
40
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Nadal arrows a bodyline serve, Federer returns a quick backhand return, intense rally, Nadal sends a forehand outside the court.
30
30
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Nadal hits a sharp angled slice serve, Federer crafts a backhand return, Nadal forehand goes outside the court.
30
15
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Good serve sent at T, Federer works a backhand return, extended rally, Nadal hits a forehand winner down the line.
15
15
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Sharp angled slice serve, Federer delivers a backhand return, couple of shots exchanged, Nadal comes in quickly, tries a backhand volley but fails to do so.
15
0
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Fine serve, Federer returns a backhand return, rally Federer over-cooks a backhand in the rally.

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A tricky hold for Federer, but he does well to equalize the proceedings and keeps the proceedings even at 3-3, in the third-set. 
Served By: R Federer Won By: Federer
Federer - Nadal    7 - 6    2 - 6    3 - 3   
Game
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer arrows a bodyline serve, Nadal struggles with it.
 
 Fault. First Fault.
40
30
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Quick serve, Nadal works a backhand return, huge rally, hard fought rally, Federer moves closer to net, goes for a backhand volley but struggles to execute it properly.
 
 Fault. First Fault.
40
15
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Double Fault.
40
0
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Sharp angled slice serve, Nadal only reaches to it.
30
0
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer aims a fine serve at T, Nadal only manages to touch it.
15
0
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer serves, reaches to net and plants a volley onto Nadal return.

Its business as usual for Nadal, as he reels off another easy service game and keeps his nose in front. Its 3-2, third-set. Fine serving from the Spaniard here. 
Served By: R Nadal Won By: Nadal
Federer - Nadal    7 - 6    2 - 6    2 - 3   
Game
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Nadal hits a flat serve at T, Federer struggles to put it back.
40
15
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Bodyline serve, Federer has no answer to it.
30
15
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Quick serve, Federer returns a forehand into the net.
 
 Fault. First Fault.
15
15
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Short angled slice serve Federer works a backhand return, long rally, testing rally, Nadal cross-court forehand fails to land inside the court.
15
0
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Huge serve guided at T, Federer delivers a backhand return, Nadal hits a forehand winner inside out.

Federer gives a fitting reply to Nadal this time and puts some breaks on the surge of the Spaniard. Federer fires three quick serves and runs away with a love-service game this time. Its 2-2, third-set. 

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Served By: R Federer Won By: Federer
Federer - Nadal    7 - 6    2 - 6    2 - 2   
Game
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer aims a fine serve at T, Nadal only manages to touch it.
40
0
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Sizzling serve. ACE !!!
30
0
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Monumental serve. ACE !!!
15
0
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer aims a bodyline serve, Nadal works a backhand return, Nadal fails to keep a cross-court backhand in the play.

Nadal holds on to another love-service game and gets a slender lead in the third-set. Its 2-1 third-set. 

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Served By: R Nadal Won By: Nadal
Federer - Nadal    7 - 6    2 - 6    1 - 2   
Game
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Quick serve, Federer crafts a forehand return, Federer forehand slice goes into the net.
40
0
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Fine serve, Federer is unable to return it.
 
 Fault. First Fault.
30
0
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Nadal serves a sharp angled slice serve, Federer crafts a backhand return, Nadal produces a forehand cross-court winner.
15
0
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Nadal aims a fine serve at T, Federer only manages to touch it.

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Served By: R Federer Won By: Federer
Federer - Nadal    7 - 6    2 - 6    1 - 1   
Game
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Fine serve, Nadal works a forehand return, intense rally, Nadal backhand slice fails to clear the net.
A
40
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Good serve in the middle, Nadal crafts a forehand return, Federer hits a forehand cross-court drop winner.
Deuce
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Federer serves a good one, Nadal returns a quick backhand return, extended rally, Federer cross-court forehand finds the net in the middle.
 
 Fault. First Fault.
A
40
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer serves a slice serve, Nadal works a backhand return, Nadal cross-court forehand goes into the the net.
Deuce
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Good serve in the middle, Nadal returns a forehand return, Federer cross-court forehand finds the net in the middle.
A
40
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Slice serve, Nadal fails to put it back.
Deuce
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Quick serve, Nadal crafts a forehand return, Federer blasts a forehand winner down the line.
 
 Fault. First Fault.
30
40
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer hits a sharp angled slice serve, Nadal sends a backhand return into the net.
 
 Fault. First Fault.
15
40
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer arrows a bodyline serve, Nadal returns a backhand return, Nadal sprays a forehand outside the court.
0
40
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Double Fault. Three break points for Nadal.
 
 Fault. First Fault.
0
30
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Double Fault. The pressure speaking on Federer.
 
 Fault. First Fault.
0
15
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Federer serves a slice serve, Nadal returns a backhand return, Federer sends a forehand cross-court out of the court.
 
 Fault. First Fault.

Nadal takes the momentum of the second-set into third and easily holds on to a love-service game here. Its 1-0, third-set. 

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Served By: R Nadal Won By: Nadal
Federer - Nadal    7 - 6    2 - 6    0 - 1   
Game
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Nadal hits a acute angled slice serve, Federer crafts a backhand return, good rally, Nadal hits a backhand cross-court winner.
40
0
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Gigantic serve out wide. ACE !!!
 
 Fault. First Fault.
 
 LET. Low serve barely touches the net cord, let first serve.
30
0
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Nadal produces a bodyline serve, Federer delivers a forehand return, good rally, Federer forehand goes outside the court.
 
 LET. First serve again.
15
0
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Quick serve pointed at T, Federer works a forehand return, Federer forehand flies outside the court.
 
 Fault. First Fault.

Nadal earned the equalizer in 44 minutes. The World No. 2 instantly raised the level of his game and converted 3 out of 5 break-points to win the second-set. Nadal served really well, as he earned 83% points on his first serve and mustered 25 points in total as compared to Federer's 17. On the other hand, Federer could only convert 1 out of 2 break-points and failed to capitalize on the half-chances. 

81nari shouted for Federer: C'mon man!!! You gotta win this one for me!!
Served By: R Federer Won By: Nadal
Federer - Nadal    7 - 6    2 - 6   
Game
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Huge serve guided at T, Nadal returns a backhand return, Federer cross-court forehand finds the net in the middle.
 
 Fault. First Fault.
0
40
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Fine serve, Nadal shoots a backhand return winner.
 
 Fault. First Fault.
0
30
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Federer serves a good one, Nadal delivers a backhand return, rally Federer comes to net, attempts a forehand volley but fails to make it
0
15
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Double Fault.
 
 Fault. First Fault.

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Nadal reels off an easy service game this time and finishes on the second-set win. The Spaniard is just one game away from earning the equalizer. Its 5-2, second-set. 

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Served By: R Nadal Won By: Nadal
Federer - Nadal    7 - 6    2 - 5   
Game
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Short angled slice serve, Federer only manages to touch it.
40
30
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Bodyline serve, Federer has no answer to it.
30
30
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Slice serve, Federer is unable to return it.
15
30
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Fine serve, Federer returns a backhand return, lengthy exchange between the players, Nadal goes for a forehand down the line but catches the net.
 
 Fault. First Fault.
15
15
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Bodyline serve, Federer has no answer to it.
0
15
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Fine serve placed at T, Federer works a backhand return, huge rally, Federer surges towards the net and hits a forehand overhead winner.

Nadal breaks! That's awesome court-coverage from Nadal as he outsmarts Federer on two occasions and then smacks a forehand winner down the line to get a crucial breakthrough. The Spaniard is two games away from winning the second-set. Nadal is looking in ominous touch now!
Served By: R Federer Won By: Nadal
Federer - Nadal    7 - 6    2 - 4   
Game
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Federer produces a bodyline serve, Nadal delivers a backhand return, rally Nadal slaps a forehand winner down the line.
30
40
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Slice serve, Nadal returns a backhand return, long rally, Nadal over-cooks a backhand in the rally.
 
 Fault. First Fault.
15
40
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer arrows a good serve at T, Nadal is unable to return it.
0
40
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Slice serve, Nadal returns a backhand return, short rally, Nadal hits a forehand cross-court winner.
0
30
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!!
0
15
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Federer hits a slice serve, Nadal crafts a backhand return, rally Federer cross-court fails to clear the net in the middle.
 
 Fault. First Fault.

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Nadal mis-times two quick shots and finds himself in a spot of bother, but then he extracts an error from Federer and fires a quick flat serve to maintain his slender lead in the second-set. Its 3-2, second-set. 

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Served By: R Nadal Won By: Nadal
Federer - Nadal    7 - 6    2 - 3   
Game
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Nadal arrows a bodyline serve, Federer struggles with it.
A
40
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Quick serve pointed at T, Federer returns a backhand return, good rally, Federer goes for a forehand down the line but misses the target.
Deuce
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Nadal serves a acute angled slice serve, Federer returns a quick backhand return, rally Federer sends a forehand outside the court.
30
40
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Huge serve guided at T, Federer crafts a backhand return, brief rally, Nadal sends a backhand cross-court out of the court.
30
30
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Good serve, Federer fails to put it back.
 
 Fault. First Fault.
15
30
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Quick serve, Federer returns a forehand return, Nadal pulls a forehand cross-court wide of the court.
15
15
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Nadal serves a short angled slice serve, Federer returns a quick backhand return, rally Federer fails to keep a cross-court backhand in the play.
 
 Fault. First Fault.
0
15
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Nadal serves a good one, Federer works a backhand return, good rally, Federer hits a forehand winner down the line.

Once again its a consecutive love-service hold for Federer. Fine serving from the Swiss legend here, who is bidding for his seventeenth Grand Slam title. Federer is a four time champion, here in Australian Open. 
Served By: R Federer Won By: Federer
Federer - Nadal    7 - 6    2 - 2   
Game
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Quick serve, Nadal returns a quick forehand return, Federer flashes a forehand cross-court winner.
40
0
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer arrows a good serve at T, Nadal is unable to return it.
30
0
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Nice kick serve, Nadal fails to return it.
 
 Fault. First Fault.
15
0
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Quick serve, Nadal crafts a forehand return, couple of shots exchanged, Federer blasts a forehand winner inside out.

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An easy hold for Nadal this time and he gets a slender lead in the second-set. Federer smacks a quick cross-court backhand but fails to clear the net and then Nadal does the rest with his quick serve. Its 2-1, second-set. 
Served By: R Nadal Won By: Nadal
Federer - Nadal    7 - 6    1 - 2   
Game
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Slice serve, Federer is unable to return it.
40
30
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Good serve in the middle, Federer returns a backhand return, long rally, testing rally, Federer cross-court fails to clear the net in the middle.
30
30
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Nadal serves a good one, Federer returns a quick backhand return, extended rally, Nadal forehand is unable to clear the net.
30
15
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Nadal arrows a bodyline serve, Federer returns a forehand return, Nadal cross-court backhand catches the net.
 
 Fault. First Fault.
30
0
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Short angled slice serve Federer delivers a backhand return, short rally, Nadal thumps a forehand winner inside out.
15
0
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Good serve aimed at T, Federer only reaches to it.

Nadal breaks back! Now that's counter-attack from the Spaniard here, as he breaks Federer on love and gets on board in the second-set. Its 1-1, second-set. Intense battle is on! Stay tuned!
Served By: R Federer Won By: Nadal
Federer - Nadal    7 - 6    1 - 1   
Game
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Federer goes for a out-wide serve, Nadal returns a quick forehand return, couple of shots exchanged, Federer fails to keep a cross-court forehand in the play.
 
 Fault. First Fault.
0
40
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Slice serve, Nadal works a backhand return, short rally, Federer pulls a forehand cross-court wide of the court.
 
 Fault. First Fault.
0
30
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Heavy serve aimed at T, Nadal returns a backhand return, couple of shots exchanged, Federer pulls a backhand cross-court wide of the court.
0
15
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Acute angled slice serve, Nadal returns a quick backhand return, Nadal strokes a forehand cross-court winner.

Federer breaks Nadal on love and takes the momentum of the first set into second. Federer escalates the pressure by hamming two quick winners and then Nadal messes up with a backhand to gift away the break to Federer. Its 0-1, second-set. 
Served By: R Nadal Won By: Federer
Federer - Nadal    7 - 6    1 - 0   
Game
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Good serve in the middle, Federer returns a quick forehand return, short rally, Nadal cross-court backhand lands at the net.
0
40
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Good serve sent at T, Federer works a backhand return, good rally, Nadal runs to the net, crafts a backhand volley but misses the target.
0
30
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Sharp angled slice serve, Federer delivers a backhand return, hard fought rally, Nadal backhand lands at the net in the middle.
0
15
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Fine serve, Federer returns a backhand return, rally Federer hits a backhand winner down the line.

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Federer finally clinched the first set in 56 minutes with 7-6(5). It was awe-inspiring stuff from both the contenders, as Federer started off brilliantly in the first set but Nadal gradually caught up and then took the battle into a tie-breaker, but finally lost it in the tie-breaker. Federer mustered 71% points on his first serve, fired 4 aces and hammered 15 massive winners. In the end, Federer earned 39 points in total as compared to Nadal's 35. Let's see what's in store for us in the second-set! 
Served By: R Federer Won By: Federer
Federer - Nadal    7 - 6   
Game
 R Federer to R Nadal : IN, Winner: Federer!!! Good serve in the middle, Nadal crafts a forehand return, rally Nadal pulls a backhand cross-court wide of the court.
 
 R Federer to R Nadal : Fault. First Fault.
5
6
 R Nadal to R Federer : IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Nadal aims a bodyline serve, Federer works a backhand return, couple of shots exchanged, Nadal blasts a forehand winner inside out.
4
6
 R Nadal to R Federer : IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Federer delivers a backhand return, brief rally, Federer backhand slice goes straight into the net.
6
3
 R Federer to R Nadal : IN, Winner: Federer!!! Good serve in the middle, Nadal returns a backhand return, short rally, Federer rushes in quickly and volleys a backhand winner.
5
3
 R Federer to R Nadal : IN, Winner: Federer!!! Huge serve guided at T, Nadal works a backhand return, extended rally,Federer reaches to the net and places a forehand volley winner
3
4
 R Nadal to R Federer : IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Nadal aims a fine serve at T, Federer only manages to touch it.
2
4
 R Nadal to R Federer : IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Nadal serves a slice serve, Federer returns a backhand return, Nadal hits a forehand cross-court winner.
4
1
 R Federer to R Nadal : IN, Winner: Federer!!! Cannon serve. ACE !!!
3
1
 R Federer to R Nadal : IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer serves a good one, Nadal works a forehand return, extended rally, Nadal puts a forehand into the net.
 
 R Federer to R Nadal : Fault. First Fault.
1
2
 R Nadal to R Federer : IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Nadal arrows a good serve at T, Federer is unable to return it.
0
2
 R Nadal to R Federer : IN, Winner: Federer!!! Nadal hits a sharp angled slice serve, Federer returns a backhand return, Nadal forehand flies outside the court.
1
0
 R Federer to R Nadal : IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer serves a good one, Nadal returns a quick backhand return, good rally, Nadal cross-court backhand fails to land inside the court.
 
 R Federer to R Nadal : Fault. First Fault.

Nadal holds and here we are in a tie-breaker! It would be a fitting end to a well-contested first-set! Let's see who emerges victorious now!

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Served By: R Nadal Won By: Nadal
Federer - Nadal    6 - 6   
Game
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Fine serve, Federer is unable to return it.
40
15
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Slice serve, Federer is unable to return it.
 
 Fault. First Fault.
30
15
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Fine serve placed at T, Federer returns a quick backhand return, rally Nadal strokes a forehand inside out winner.
15
15
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Nadal produces a bodyline serve, Federer delivers a forehand return, Nadal cross-court backhand fails to land inside the court.
15
0
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Nadal arrows a bodyline serve, Federer returns a forehand return, testing rally, Nadal digs in a backhand winner down the line.
 
 Fault. First Fault.

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No half-measures from Federer on this occasion and he stays ahead. Once again Nadal will serve to stay alive in the first-set. Are we heading towards a tie-breaker here? Its 6-5, first set.
Served By: R Federer Won By: Federer
Federer - Nadal    6 - 5   
Game
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer serves, rushes to net and punches a volley onto Nadal return.
40
15
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Huge serve guided at T, Nadal returns a quick backhand return, brief rally, Federer slices a forehand in the rally but that one sails outside the court.
40
0
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer hits a sharp angled slice serve, Nadal crafts a backhand return, testing rally, Nadal cross-court backhand lands at the net.
 
 Fault. First Fault.
30
0
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer arrows a bodyline serve, Nadal delivers a backhand return, huge rally, Nadal cross-court forehand finds the net in the middle.
15
0
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Massive serve in the middle. ACE !!!

Consecutive love-service hold for Nadal and he equalizes the proceedings at 5-5, first set. Fine serving from the Spaniard as he doesn't gift away any freebies to Federer here. 
Served By: R Nadal Won By: Nadal
Federer - Nadal    5 - 5   
Game
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Short angled slice serve Federer dumps a forehand return into the net.
 
 Fault. First Fault.
40
0
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Nadal aims a fine serve at T, Federer only manages to touch it.
30
0
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Nadal serves a slice serve, Federer delivers a backhand return, brief rally, Federer cross-court backhand fails to land inside the court.
15
0
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Nadal arrows a bodyline serve, Federer struggles with it.

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Federer gives a fitting reply to Nadal, as he reels off a love-service game here and keeps his nose in front. Now, Nadal will serve to stay alive in the first set. Its 5-4, first set. 
Served By: R Federer Won By: Federer
Federer - Nadal    5 - 4   
Game
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Sizzling serve. ACE !!!
40
0
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Quick serve, Nadal dumps a forehand return into the net.
 
 Fault. First Fault.
30
0
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Nadal delivers a backhand return, long rally, Nadal struggles to keep a cross-court backhand in a rally.
 
 Fault. First Fault.
15
0
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Sharp angled slice serve, Nadal only reaches to it.
 
 Fault. First Fault.

A love-service hold from Nadal and its 4-4, first set. Tremendous comeback from the Spaniard, who has done it many times on tour. Two quick probing serves and Nadal equalizes the proceedings there. Now, it wouldn't be easy for Federer. 
Served By: R Nadal Won By: Nadal
Federer - Nadal    4 - 4   
Game
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Short angled slice serve Federer works a backhand return, short rally, Federer hits a backhand down the line but misses the court.
 
 Fault. First Fault.
40
0
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Fine serve placed at T, Federer returns a backhand return, Federer hits a forehand down the line but fails to keep it inside the court.
30
0
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Nadal produces a bodyline serve, Federer returns a quick backhand return, brief rally, Federer cross-court backhand fails to land inside the court.
15
0
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Flat serve aimed at T, Federer crafts a backhand return, Nadal produces a forehand cross-court winner.

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Nadal breaks back! Well, that's the feisty Spaniard for you - just when it looked that Federer would run with the first-set, the Spaniard comes hard at the Swiss and gets the breakthrough. Federer commits an error on a backhand volley to open up the floodgate and then Nadal smacks a forehand cross-court winner to break-back. Its 4-3, first set. 
Served By: R Federer Won By: Nadal
Federer - Nadal    4 - 3   
Game
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Quick serve pointed at T, Nadal works a backhand return, Nadal whips a forehand cross-court winner.
30
40
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Federer serves a acute angled slice serve, Nadal delivers a backhand return, Federer forehand goes outside the court.
 
 Fault. First Fault.
30
30
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Fine serve placed at T, Nadal returns a quick backhand return, Federer comes to net, attempts a backhand volley but fails to make it
30
15
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer serves a good one, Nadal crafts a backhand return, rally Nadal hits a forehand inside out but fails to keep it inside the court.
 
 Fault. First Fault.
15
15
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Quick serve pointed at T, Nadal delivers a backhand return, rally Nadal hits a forehand down the line but fails to clear the net.
0
15
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Short angled slice serve Nadal crafts a forehand return, Federer goes for a forehand down the line but catches the net.

Nadal manages to hold on to his serve this time by firing an ace - just at the right time. Federer smacks an exquisite forehand winner down the line and then puts more pressure on Nadal with a quick backhand. Its 2-4, first set. Federer is two games away from going one set up in the match. 
Served By: R Nadal Won By: Nadal
Federer - Nadal    4 - 2   
Game
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Sizzling serve. ACE !!!
40
30
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Nadal aims a bodyline serve, Federer crafts a backhand return, couple of shots exchanged, Nadal inside out fails to clear the net.
40
15
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Nadal produces a bodyline serve, Federer works a backhand return, rally Federer cross-court forehand goes into the the net.
30
15
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Flat serve aimed at T, Federer delivers a backhand return, short rally, Federer thumps a forehand winner down the line.
30
0
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Nadal hits a acute angled slice serve, Federer returns a backhand return, rally Federer cross-court backhand lands at the net.
15
0
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Nadal aims a fine serve at T, Federer only manages to touch it.

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Federer does extremely well in long rallies in this game and does not offer any freebies to Nadal. The Spaniard tries to smack a backhand but finds the net while Federer seals the deal with a forehand winner. Its 4-1, first set. Federer is just two games away from going one set up in the match.
Served By: R Federer Won By: Federer
Federer - Nadal    4 - 1   
Game
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Acute angled slice serve, Nadal crafts a backhand return, rally Federer smacks a forehand winner inside out.
40
15
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Fine serve placed at T, Nadal works a backhand return, long rally, Federer thumps a forehand winner down the line.
30
15
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer serves a sharp angled slice serve, Nadal delivers a backhand return, Nadal backhand lands at the net in the middle.
15
15
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer aims a fine serve at T, Nadal only manages to touch it.
0
15
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Federer serves a short angled slice serve, Nadal returns a quick backhand return, brief rally, Nadal strokes a forehand cross-court winner.

Nadal gets on board this time. Federer commits two uncharacteristic unforced errors early on and allows the Spaniard to get on board. Its 2-3, first set. Gradually, Nadal is getting into a groove here. 
Served By: R Nadal Won By: Nadal
Federer - Nadal    3 - 1   
Game
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Nadal produces a bodyline serve, Federer crafts a forehand return, long rally, Federer pulls a backhand cross-court wide of the court.
40
30
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Nadal serves a good one, Federer puts back a forehand return, good rally, Nadal cross-court backhand catches the net.
40
15
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Nadal aims a bodyline serve, Federer returns a quick forehand return, rally Federer cross-court fails to clear the net in the middle.
30
15
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Nadal produces a bodyline serve, Federer returns a backhand return, Nadal cross-court backhand is not able to clear the net.
30
0
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Slice serve, Federer returns a quick backhand return, rally Federer slices a forehand drop into the net.
15
0
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Quick serve pointed at T, Federer crafts a backhand return, rally Federer backhand fails to clear the net.

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And, that's a quick hold from the sixteen Grand Slam titles winner Roger Federer. Fine serving is duly complimented by precision-oriented shots and Federer quickly takes his lead to 3-0 in the first set. 
Served By: R Federer Won By: Federer
Federer - Nadal    3 - 0   
Game
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer serves a acute angled slice serve, Nadal works a backhand return, hard fought rally, Nadal moves closer to net, goes for a backhand volley but struggles to execute it properly.
40
15
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Fine serve, Nadal shoots a forehand return winner.
40
0
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer aims a bodyline serve, Nadal returns a quick forehand return, long rally, Nadal struggles to keep a cross-court backhand in a rally.
30
0
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer serves a good one, Nadal returns a quick backhand return, good rally, Federer strokes a forehand cross-court drop winner. The element of surprise worked for Federer.
15
0
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer serves, rushes to net and punches a volley onto Nadal return.

Federer breaks! Too early too good for the Swiss star here. Federer adds on to the perfect start here, as he breaks Nadal early on with the help of devastating backhand to strike early. Tremendous onslaught and court-coverage from the Swiss ace. Its 2-0, first set. 
Served By: R Nadal Won By: Federer
Federer - Nadal    2 - 0   
Game
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Fine serve, Federer works a backhand return, brief rally, Federer produces a backhand cross-court winner.
40
A
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Heavy serve aimed at T, Federer delivers a backhand return, testing rally, Nadal hits a forehand down the line but fails to clear the net.
 
 Fault. First Fault.
Deuce
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Quick serve, Federer returns a quick forehand return, Nadal struggles to keep a cross-court backhand in a rally.
 
 Fault. First Fault.
40
30
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Good serve in the middle, Federer works a backhand return, short rally, Federer cross-court backhand lands out-side the court.
30
30
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Nadal serves a good one, Federer delivers a backhand return, extended rally, well contensted rally, Federer cross-court forehand lands out-side the court.
 
 Fault. First Fault.
15
30
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Huge serve guided at T, Federer returns a quick backhand return, rally Nadal dumps a backhand into the net.
15
15
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Good serve in the middle, Federer crafts a backhand return, rally Nadal hits a forehand down the line but fails to keep it inside the court.
 
 LET. Fast paced serve hits the net cord and drops in the service box, let first serve
15
0
 IN, Winner: Nadal!!! Quick serve, Federer delivers a backhand return, rally Federer hits a forehand down the line but fails to clear the net.
 
 Fault. First Fault.

Federer off to a flier here. The Swiss ace smacks an ace and extracts two errors from Nadal to get on board - quickly. Its 1-0, first set. 
Served By: R Federer Won By: Federer
Federer - Nadal    1 - 0   
Game
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Heavy serve aimed at T, Nadal returns a quick backhand return, short rally, Nadal pulls a backhand cross-court wide of the court.
40
0
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Huge serve guided at T, Nadal puts back a forehand return, Federer hits a forehand winner inside out.
30
0
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Gigantic serve out wide. ACE !!!
15
0
 IN, Winner: Federer!!! Fine serve, Nadal delivers a forehand return, brief rally, Federer smacks a forehand winner inside out.
 
 Fault. First Fault.

josirius shouted for Federer: C'mon man!!! You gotta win this one for me!!

stormylad shouted for Federer: Cmon Roger hammer your first serves and baffle him

stormylad shouted for Federer: cmon roger lets beat him like you did in o2

manzoor926 shouted for Nadal: Common Rafa.. you are the best!

rkpraveen shouted for Federer: come on roger :)

mainakam and manzoor926 started supporting Nadal

Federer won the toss chose the other side, whereas Nadal chose to receive.

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This will be a 27th encounter between these two and Nadal leads the head-to-head with 17-9. In their last match, Federer proved too good handle for Nadal, as he edged past the Spaniard in just 61 minutes in the 2011 ATP World Tour finals with a 6-3, 6-0 victory. 

Once again the stage is set for an epic encounter, as World No. 2 Rafael Nadal takes on sixteen Grand Slam titles winner Roger Federer in the semi-final of the 2012 Australian Open.

Hello and welcome to the live match commentary of the 2012 Australian Open, from Melbourne. 
Roger Federer vs Rafael Nadal
  Round Scores S1 S2 S3 S4 S5  
Mubadala World Tennis Championship

31Dec 15:00 		 
SUI Roger Federer
ESP Rafael Nadal       
PF 0
2 		1
6 		5
7 		 
ATP World Tour Finals

22Nov 20:15 		 
ESP Rafael Nadal
SUI Roger Federer       
RR 0
2 		3
6 		0
6 		 
Roland Garros

05Jun 13:00 		 
ESP Rafael Nadal       
SUI Roger Federer
Final 3
1 		7
5 		77
63 		5
7 		6
1 		 
Madrid Open

07May 14:00 		 
ESP Rafael Nadal       
SUI Roger Federer
SF 2
1 		5
7 		6
1 		6
3 		 
Sony Ericsson Open

01Apr 23:00 		 
ESP Rafael Nadal       
SUI Roger Federer
SF 2
0 		6
3 		6
2 		 
Roger Federer
  Round Scores S1 S2 S3 S4 S5  
Rotterdam

19Feb 14:00 		 
SUI Roger Federer       
ARG Juanmartin Delpotro
Final 2
0 		6
1 		6
4 		 

18Feb 19:30 		 
SUI Roger Federer       
RUS Nikolay Davydenko
SF 2
1 		4
6 		6
3 		6
4 		 

17Feb 19:30 		 
SUI Roger Federer       
FIN Jarkko Nieminen
QF 2
0 		7
5 		77
62 		 

15Feb 19:40 		 
SUI Roger Federer       
FRA Nicolas Mahut
R32 2
0 		6
4 		6
4
Davis Cup

10Feb 17:00 		 
SUI Roger Federer
USA John Isner       
R16 1
3 		6
4 		3
6 		64
77 		2
6 		 
Rafael Nadal
  Round Scores S1 S2 S3 S4 S5  
Australian open

29Jan 18:00 		 
SRB Novak Djokovic       
ESP Rafael Nadal
Final 3
2 		5
7 		6
4 		6
2 		65
77 		7
5 		 

24Jan 18:00 		 
CZE Tomas Berdych
ESP Rafael Nadal       
QF 1
3 		77
65 		66
78 		4
6 		3
6 		 

22Jan 11:15 		 
ESP Feliciano Lopez
ESP Rafael Nadal       
R16 0
3 		4
6 		4
6 		2
6 		 

20Jan 09:30 		 
SVK Lukas Lacko
ESP Rafael Nadal       
R32 0
3 		2
6 		4
6 		2
6 		 

18Jan 12:10 		 
GER Tommy Haas
ESP Rafael Nadal       
R64 0
3 		4
6 		3
6 		4
6 		 
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Tournaments

February 2012
20-Feb-12
26-Feb-12		 Copa Telemex Buenos Aires , Argentina (Clay Court )
20-Feb-12
03-Mar-12		 Dubai Tennis Championships Dubai , UAE (Hard Court)
20-Feb-12
26-Feb-12		 Open 13 Marseille, France (Hardcourt Indoors)
20-Feb-12
26-Feb-12		 Regions Morgan Keegan Championships Memphis , USA (Hardcourt Indoors)
20-Feb-12
26-Feb-12		 Monterrey Open Monterrey, Mexico
27-Feb-12
04-Mar-12		 Abierto Mexicano Telcel Acapulco, Mexico (Red Clay Outdoors)
27-Feb-12
04-Mar-12		 Delray Beach International Tennis Championships Delray Beach, USA (Hard Court)
27-Feb-12
04-Mar-12		 Malaysia Open Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  ATP WTA TE Ratings
1 Novak Djokovic N.Djokovic Victoria Azarenka V.Azarenka Nitin Jain NitinJain
2 Rafael Nadal R.Nadal Maria Sharapova M.Sharapova Sumit Taneja Sumit
3 Roger Federer R.Federer Petra Kvitova P.Kvitova Rohit Sharma Rohitcurium
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