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Nadal vs Ferrer – Monte Carlo Final 2011 highlights (HD)

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Caroline Wozniacki at ATP Monte Carlo Rolex Masters 2011

Caroline Wozniacki watching Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters 2011 Tournament QF Rodger Federer – Jurgen Melzer SF David Ferrer- Jurgen Melzer SF Rafael Nadal- Andy Murray F Rafael Nadal- David Ferrer

Roger Federer – Monte Carlo 2011 – Magic (HD)

World No. 3 Roger Federer made clear his intention of winning a first Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters title with a crushing 6-2, 6-1 victory over Philipp Kohlschreiber on Tuesday in his opening second-round match at the ATP World Tour Masters 1000 clay-court tennis tournament. The Swiss, who reached the final at the Monte-Carlo Country Club three times from 2006-2008, required just 50 minutes to dismiss the No. 32-ranked Kohlschreiber. He converted four of his seven break point chances and won 88 per cent of the points behind his first serve to notch his sixth win in six meetings with Kohlschreiber. “I think [it was] clearly a good start for me into the clay-court season,” said Federer. “I varied it well that he couldn’t play his game. I was consistent, consistently dangerous, too. I felt well in the offence, and in the defence I was fine. There’s no real secrets out there. That’s why I’m particularly pleased he wasn’t able to exploit any of my, let’s say, weaknesses, and that I was able to do all that really.” Over the weekend Federer signalled his desire during the clay-court season to make up ground on Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic in the battle to finish year-end World No. 1 in the South African Airways 2011 ATP Rankings. The Swiss was absent from Monte-Carlo last year, struggling with the after effects of pneumonia, and therefore has 1000 points potentially to play for this week. Federer: “Clay Swing Pivotal In Battle Nor No. 1″ Each time Federer has reached the final in …

Rafael Nadal VS Richard Gasquet — Masters 1000 — Monte Carlo 2011 – 3rd Round

Rafael Nadal – Press Conference Monte Carlo 2011 April 15

Portion of Nadal’s press conference at the 2011 Monte Carlo Rolex Masters

Nadal captures seventh straight Monte Carlo crown

Nadal captures seventh straight Monte Carlo crown
Rafael Nadal captured his seventh straight Monte Carlo Masters title with a straight-set win over fellow Spaniard David Ferrer in Sunday’s final.

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Novak Djokovic At Home In Monte Carlo

Novak Djokovic is the man about town in Monte Carlo

Nadal Wins the Atp Monte Carlo Masters Series

The Spaniard Rafael Nadal has become the first player to win the Monte Carlo Masters title for the fourth consecutive time last Sunday by beating the world No 1 tennis player the Swiss Roger Federer during their encounter on one of the most exclusive French clay courts.

Nadal who holds a 98-1 winning streak on clay is the strongest favorite to win the French Open for the fourth time in a row; the second Grand Slam of the year will be played next month. Nadal has only lost one time on clay to Roger Federer at the 2007 Hamburg final.

The 21-year-old Nadal improved his personal record against Federer to 9-6 and he remains undefeated in Monte Carlo where the Spaniard player is extremely well liked by the crowd and where he continues his reign for one more year.

On the other hand, Federer who lost his crown at the Australian Open at the beginning of the year won his first title one week ago in Estoril; he was very certain he was going to be able to defeat Nadal as without a doubt he resurrected in Monte Carlo from his dry drought , but it seems there is something still missing.

“I am coming back strong and I’m happy the way things are now,” said the Swiss, who had mononucleosis earlier this year. A few weeks ago I was still in a bit of doubt.”

Following an exchange of breaks, Federer stole Nadal’s serve in the seventh game, only for the Spaniard to break straight back with a cross-court forehand winner.

Nadal put all his energy into the 12th game and claimed the set by retrieving a volley from Federer. The Swiss who had not a good second serve, did not look stand strong enough to beat Nadal.

Despite, the Swiss set all guns blazing during the second set, attacking the net and managing to hold serve after breaking in the first game. We also saw a second set full of crisp volleys and confusing angles on Federer’s part. He broke Nadal at love in the third game, then easily held for 4-0 before Nadal rallied, but this was still not enough… “Disappointing second set,” Federer said. “After playing the right way against him and then letting him back into the match, it was disappointing. Maybe I didn’t play my best.”

Still, Nadal thinks Federer remains the best, even though he got his first title of the year until last week, he had a slow start but he thinks that is normal since no body can be 100% perfect all of the time.

Nadal’s replies to the constant bad press Roger Federer has received over the past months were “I think he doesn’t get enough credit,” Nadal said. “It is impossible to be at 100 percent all your career, he is still No. 1, the best in the world.” But something else it’s also true; Nadal is the King of Clay and his recent win confirms his supremacy on the red courts …Will there be anybody who can stand in his way to capture his fourth French Open? An answer we will have in about four weeks when the action starts at Roland Garros.

ATP Tennis – Nadal Obtains his 5th Straight Title of Monte Carlo Masters

Rafael Nadal, a Spaniard of 22 years and world No.1, won the final at the Monte Carlo Masters by beating the Serbian Novak Djokovic 6-3, 2-6, 6-1 this past Sunday in two hours and 43 minutes. This is the Spaniard’s 5th straight title in this tournament and he is now the first player to win five consecutive games in Monte Carlo. Moreover, this is also Rafa’s 27th victory at the Monte Carlo Masters and the 21st straight win in clay since his defeat against Juan Carlos Ferrero in the second round of the Rome Masters in 2008.

The Spaniard had problems with his serve in the beginning of the match, trailing 3-1 in the first four games, but he recuperated from that bad start and won five games in a row to win the set 6-3. Then, before the start of the second set, the Serbian needed a back massage and it seemed that was the end for Djokovic. However, the Spaniard struggled with his serve and Djokovic took advantage of that, breaking Nadal several times by sticking behind the baseline and beating him off the net. The Serbian won the second set comfortably 2-6.  That was the first set that Rafa lost since the final against Roger Federer in 2006 at this tournament.

The third set, however, was key for the Spaniard. After Djokovic lost three break points needed to win, his game went down completely and he lost his focus. Nadal took advantage of Djokovic’s breakdown, and using his experience in finals, completely destroyed the Serbian with impressive plays, winning the set 6-1. For Rafa Nadal this was a tough win in clay but a memorable one since it is his fifth title.

“It is always really important for me start the clay season like this, for the confidence,” said the world No.1. “To win another time here is more than a dream for me, is unbelievable, a fifth title here in Monte Carlo. I never expect something like this,” stated the Spaniard champion.

The Serbian, on the other hand, expressed his satisfaction with his performance after the game, and even though he did not play the way he was supposed to in certain moments of the match, he thought this final match was one of his best performances against Rafa Nadal on clay surface. 

Moreover, since this tournament turned professional in 1968, no one has matched Nadal’s feat: 5 victories in a row. Some players like Reggie Doherty won the tournament on several occasions but never so many in straight years.  It is certain that Nadal has made history in Monte Carlo. Now he hopes that next year he will play well enough to get his sixth title.

The Spaniard’s next tournament will be the Open Banca Sabadell tournament in Spain, where he will play against the winner of the match between a qualifier and Yen-Shun Lu in the first round. If he wins this tournament, it will also be for the fifth time in a row.

Congratulations to this amazing Spaniard player and best of the luck to the world No.1 Rafa in the following tournament.

Rafael Nadal Beats Verdasco In Monte Carlo Finals

CLAY COURT King Rafael Nadal defeated his friend and country mate Fernando Verdasco in straight sets 6-0, 6-1 in the finals

of Monte Carlo Championship. The match ended after one hour 25 minutes with lots of power hitting from both the players.

After losing the match against his dear friend, Verdasco said “When he plays like that,” “no one can beat him.” And the

statement is pretty true because on the clay court he plays like god that no one can stand among his backhands and forehands.

After winning the Monte Carlo trophy Nadal seemed pleased and he will he will be heading to his next test, in Barcelona but

playing at the Madrid is looking pretty difficult as no commitment yet from and Rome is also in the line-up.

But the most awaited Rolland Garros as his country will be starting in a month which will be the most crucial title for

Nadal as he has a record of winning this title consecutively.

However, Nadal was not playing well if we look at his previous records, Rafa has not able to win a title since last 11 months

but this win at Monte Carlo must have boosted his winning confident and will help him to win further tournaments.

He was not able to perform previously because of his knee injury and sore abdominals, and played poorly in the Australian

Open, coming to life briefly in losing to Andy Murray but he had bounce in his feet for Monte Carlo.

Rafael Nadal will be facing many big names in between his title like Federer, Djokovic, Murray, Verdasco, Ferrer, Ferrero,

Del Potro, Soderling, Berdych and Nalbandian.

So let’s see what the powerful, never say die attitude Rafa do to win further title as the journey is still hard and many

obstacles will be there for him. Let’s hope Nadal performs to his potential in the coming tournaments and win many titles.