World numero uno Rafael Nadal has started 2011 with a straight-sets win over Roger Federer at an exhibition event in the United Arab Emirates.
Federer beats Nadal in London
Roger Federer has won a record-equalling fifth end of season title after beating world numero uno Rafael Nadal 6-3 3-6 6-1 in the ATP World Tour Finals at London’s O2 arena.
Nadal bows out in Cincinnati semis
Rafael Nadal, playing in only his second tournament after spending two months out of the game with tendonitis in both knees, lost to Novak Djokovic in the semi-final of the Cincinnati Masters.
Nadal loses Madrid Open final
Rafael Nadal’s impressive run of 35 consecutive victories on clay came to an end on Sunday after he was beaten 6-4 6-4 in the final of the Madrid Open by Roger Federer. This was only Federers second win against Nadal on clay in eleven attempts and he was understandably happy with his victory.
Murray beats Federer again
Andy Murray has beaten Roger Federer 6-3 4-6 6-1 to reach the final of the Indian Wells Masters tournament. It is Murray’s sixth win against the world number two in recent times. Now just needs to do it during a major tournament!
End of a dream for Murray
Roger Federer claimed his fifth consecutive US Open title, out-gunning Britain’s Andy Murray 6-2 7-5 6-2. Murray, playing in his first Grand Slam final, couldn’t quite produce his best, although Federer, at times, put on a quite awesome display.
Nadal gives Federer a thrashing
Rafaek Nadal, unbeaten at Roland Garros, claimed his fourth consecutive French Open title with a comprehensive thrashing of world number one Roger Federer.