Roger Federer vs Rafael Nadal News
The last time Federer beat Nadal anywhere on clay was in Madrid in 2009.
The 19-times Grand Slam winner claimed his 94th title and sixth this year with an emphatic defeat of Nadal in the Shanghai final and is hungry for a first ATP Finals win since 2011.
The Swiss world number two beat Nadal in the finals of the Australian Open and Miami Masters and in the last 16 at Indian Wells earlier this year, and never looked like losing to his long-time rival in Shanghai, firing 10 aces as he cruised to victory.
13 years ago, 17-year-old Nadal beat his Swiss opponent, already the world number one, 6-3, 6-3 in the third round of the tournament.
The match proved to be another epic 5-setter as Roger Federer fought back from 2-0 down in final set to claim the trophy.
Federer, making his comeback after a 6-month absence, fought back from losing position in the final set to claim a stunning victory.
Federer beats Nadal 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 in three hours 38 minutes to clinch a record-extending 18th Grand Slam title.
Sachin, in his tweet, also asked fans to guess who will he be cheering for.
Almost after 2 and half years, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will play in a final, at Swiss Indoors.
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