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Federer vs. Nadal: 3 Unique Facts of their Rivalry!
The greatest rivalry in Tennis between the perfectionist Roger Federer and the bulldozer from Spain Rafael Nadal has been epitomized by the power packed punches the duo has thrown on each other ever since they met for the first time in the round of 32 in the scenic locales of the Miami Masters in 2004. Recently, in Indian Wells when the pair squared-off old memories were reawakened, but sans the fanfare of their earlier clashes. In fact, the loud screams of 'Come On' and 'Vamos' were replaced by the quiet Swiss shrieks and mute celebrations from the 11 times Major winner.
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Gutsy Nadal tames Del Potro, claims a record 22nd Masters Title
A resilient Rafael Nadal came through the early onslaught of world no.7 Juan Martin Del Potro in an enthralling clash that went the distance. The Spaniard had his backs to the wall after losing the opening set and when he was broken early on in the ensuing one, it looked all over for the world no.5. The 5th seed though showed his real class and all his qualities of the champion that he is as he clawed his way back to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat in 2 hours and 29 minutes.
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Sharapova destroys Wozniacki, wins title no.28 at Indian Wells
Second seed Maria Sharapova has crushed the former world no.1 Caroline Wozniacki in just 81 minutes as she put on a dominant display of tennis to claim her 28th career title and her second BNP Paribas Open crown. The reigning queen of Paris was in terrorizing form as he came out with a bang and never allowed her rival to settle down and with that she accomplished an easy and straight forward 6-2, 6-2 victory.
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Indian Wells Men's Final Preview: Rafael Nadal vs. Juan Martin Del Potro
For long, world no.7 Juan Martin Del Potro has been considered as the biggest threat to the 'Big Four' and at the BNP Paribas Open he has shown us why has been picked by the pundits to crack that code. By notching up victories over Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic in the quarters and the semis of Indian Wells respectively and by overwhelming Roger Federer in their previous two encounters, the Argentine has already accomplished the unthinkable. But, can he defeat the last existing member of the holy quartet - Rafael Nadal and achieve something that hasn't been done by anybody ever in the past?
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