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Rafa beats Roger in straight sets

22.04.2007 | Tennis

Rafael Nadal beat Roger 6-4, 6-4 Sunday to win his third straight Monte Carlo Masters title and extend his winning streak on clay to 67. It is his eighth Masters Series title and he has not been beaten on clay since April 2005.

The left-handed Spaniard, who did not drop a set in the tournament, is the first man since Ilie Nastase (1971-1973) to win the Monte Carlo title for the third year in a row.

"It is an honour to be up against Roger here in Monte Carlo and to win for the third time," Rafa admitted after the win.

Roger made 38 unforced errors - half on his forehand - and the Spaniard won on his second match point when the world number one sent a backhand long.

"Congratulations to Rafa," said Roger. "What he has achieved is fantastic. I will try again to beat him in Rome, Hamburg and here in Monte Carlo next year."

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leelanuch

04/29/2007 | 07:15 AM

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Dear Roger,

Hope you good luck in Rome!
I'll always stay behind you.

cesardba

04/29/2007 | 04:32 AM

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Roger Team,

Do not take this comment in the wrong way, but I think that if Roger continues to play only a few tournaments, and going to get a lot of days on vacation or training, his days as number 1 player tennis is going to finish. Federer is taking

aruehli

04/29/2007 | 03:38 AM

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There is a saying the Swiss have in skiing: Either the mountain impresses you or you impress the mountain. So which will it be, Roger? Can you impress RG? I think so. But I do wonder about that new racket of yours. I can read enough Italian to trans

wilson65

04/28/2007 | 11:48 PM

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penso che il problema dei tuoi errori contro Nadal sia dovuti alla nuova racchetta. Torna ad usare la NCode six one

Ravioli

04/28/2007 | 09:29 PM

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Roger, Good luck in Rome! Do your best and don't get down on yourself if you have a bad set! Stay confidant and good luck! We all love you so much and will be cheering for you every step of the way!!
With love,
Cara

Fedefanatico

04/28/2007 | 07:51 PM

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juancantor

04/28/2007 | 07:14 PM

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Creo que pierdes al querer jugar como él. El es defensor tu eres atacante. Si los haces desde 3 m atras de la línea sera dificil..Solo juega como Federer y lo venceras no importa la superficie. Eres el mejor recuerdalo cunado lo tengas en frente. ¡¡Roma l

juancantor

04/28/2007 | 07:08 PM

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No te preocupes, a mi parecer que vi el partido; se decidió mas po ti que por lo que hizo Rafa. La precisión fallo pero en Roma sera distinto. ¡¡¡Vamos Podras batirlo en arcilla!!!

sezer98

04/28/2007 | 04:44 PM