2009: Australian Open, Madrid Federer–Nadal rivalry



federer in finals of australian open 2009.



federer , nadal played each other twice in 2009, splitting matches.


both players began year strong, reaching final of australian open. first hard-court grand slam final nadal, federer undefeated in 8 hard-court finals (five open, 3 australian). final long (4 hours , 23 minutes) , competitive in first 4 sets, nadal pulling away decisively in fifth set secure first hard-court championship.



nadal in finals of australian open 2009



federer rebounded against nadal @ madrid masters (their first match on spanish soil), defeating him in final in straight sets. pivotal match because broke nadal s five-match winning streak against federer. victory federer ended nadal s 33-match winning streak on clay , foreshadowed swiss historic victory @ roland garros, completed career grand slam.








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