Rafael Nadal leads their FedEx ATP Head2Head rivalry 23-14, but Roger Federer is doing his best to narrow the Spaniard's margin. The Swiss right-hander has won their past four match-ups for the first time in their rivalry. Here is a history of their 37 career meetings: 2017 Miami Open presented by Itau F, hard, Federer d. Nadal 6-3, 6-4 Federer might have said it best before he and Nadal faced off for the 37th time during the Miami final on 2 April: “Feels like old times.” Few would have predicted that Federer and Nadal would have fought over one 'Big Title' in 2017, let alone a second. But both players steamrolled into the Miami title match, where Federer picked up...
Aussie greats Rod Laver, Roy Emerson and Fred Stolle, among others, look ahead to the 2017 Australian Open final between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.
Feeling nostalgic? You're not alone. Less than 24 hours remain until Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal turn back the clock on Rod Laver Arena for the Australian Open championship, a record ninth clash in a Grand Slam final. Nadal sought to describe his emotions ahead of the renewal of one of the greatest rivalries of all-time. “[Our rivalry] is amazing for me and for tennis,” said Nadal. “It is the combination of two different styles that makes the matches really special. It is a different way to play tennis. I feel that this rivalry is not only in the tennis world. People from outside of our world talk about this and that's good for our sport. It is good that...
The newest layer to the epic rivalry between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will be added on Sunday when they face off for the Australian Open title in Melbourne. To celebrate their 35th career meeting, here are 35 facts about these two legends of the sport. 35: Federer, 35, bids to become the second-oldest Slam champion in the Open Era (Rosewall: 1970 US Open, 1971 and 1972 Australian Open). 34: In their 34th and most recent meeting at 2015 Basel, Federer defeated Nadal for record 7th Basel title. 33: Federer snapped Nadal's 33-match unbeaten run on clay courts with a 6-4, 6-4 victory in the 2009 Madrid final. 32: During Nadal's career-best 32-match win streak in 2008, he beat Federer...
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal first met in 2004 in Miami. Who won the first clash in their storied rivalry? Watch epic Federer-Nadal matches at TennisTV.com, Grand Slam matches not available. Photo: Getty Images