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Rediff.com  » Sports » Nadal beats Federer in thriller to enter Australian Open final

Nadal beats Federer in thriller to enter Australian Open final

Last updated on: January 26, 2012 19:08 IST
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Rafa Nadal came from behind to topple great rival Roger Federer 6-7, 6-2, 7-6, 6-4 on Thursday in an enthralling Australian Open semi-final of the highest quality.

Rafael Nadal celebrates winning his semi-final match against Roger FedererLike so many of their battles over the years, their 27th clash was a feast of shot-making, with exhilaration and suspense served up in equal measure under the lights of a heaving Rod Laver Arena.

Nadal's brute force triumphed over the Swiss's artistry as he captured the decisive break at 4-4 in the fourth set and closed it out on the second match point when Federer blasted a forehand long.

With raucous cheers ringing from the stands, Nadal tossed his gear at his chair after victory and slid out on to the blue centre court on his knees, leaning back to gaze at the night sky.

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