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Was the final between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal the best Wimbledon Final Ever?

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Romanian Victor Hanescu won his first ATP tournament.

After a great game Hanescu defeteaded Russian Igor Andreev with 6-3 6-4, No. 34 ATP, at Gstaad, in Switzerland. For Hanesc, this was his second final in his career, after last year at Bucharest, when he was defetead by Gilles Simon, from France.

Victor Hanescu came after an unlucky series of injuries, and he has some aches after the first set.

For this victory, Victor Hanescu obtained 155 ATP points, and now he is No. 55 ATP. He also obtained a 65 000 Euro.

Hanescu said: “I’m very happy because this victory. I’ll remember this thing for ever.”

Rafael Nadal is the new king of Wimbledon after a five-set thriller.

After five years with five title gained, Roger Federer was defeated by the Rafael Nadal in an incredible five-set game. The score was 6-4, 6-4, 6-7 (5-7), 6-7 (8-10) and a dramatic  9-7 in last set of the match.

Rafael Nadal need four hours and 48 minute to beat Federer for first time in last 6 editions at Wimbledon. Federer lost here his first set sincer Roland Garos final, when he lose to the same opponent, Rafael Nadal.

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Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, best player of the world reach today the final at Wimbledon. This is the third consecutive final at Wimbledon with those player in the court. In the past 2 finals Roger Federer won for two times, and it is expected to win again, even if Rafael Nadal is on a good form.

Roger Federer defeat Marat Safin in semi finals with 6-3, 7-6 (7/3), 6-4. For him, this is the sixth consecutive Wimbledon final. To reach the final, Rafael Nadal beat German Rainer Schuettler in 3 sets with 6-1, 7-6 (3), 6-4

Young Spanish Rafael Nadal has advanced to quarted finals at Wimbledon on Monday, 30 June.

Rafael Nadal defeat Mikhail Youzhny of Russia 6-3 6-3 6-1 on Court 1.

If Rafael Nadal will win Wimbledon and Roger Federrer will fall in quarterfinals, the Spanish will become the new number one player of the world. He is in a good form and he can easely win the trophie but is hard to believe Federer will lose in quarterfinals.

Wimbledon is the most prestigious Grand Slam tennis tournament. The tournament is held in in London, Great Britain and is also older than other 3 grand slam  tournaments. Court surface is a grass that accelerate considerable balls speed.

Wimbledon is calendared so that it ends on the second Sunday of July and begins 13 days earlier.

This year, 5 major events will be organizated (Men Single, Woman Single, Men Double, Woman Double, Mix).

Roger Federer won the tournaments in past years, and now is expected to win again. This is his favourite surface.

Roland Garros, Men’s Single

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Roland Garros is the most important tennis tournament fought on clay. The official name is Tournoi de Roland-Garros or Les Internationaux de France de Roland Garros. Roland Garros is a Grand Slam tournament and is the second of the year (first is Australian Open).

Rolland Garros’s trophy is one of the most prestigious in tennis world.

First edition of Rolland Garros was in 1891 (male) and in 1897 was held first woman’s tournament.

Clay courts slow down the ball and produce a high bounce when compared to grass courts or hard courts. Clay court takes away some advantage of big serves, which makes it hard for serve based players to dominate on the surface.
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Here are results in the second day at Roland Garros (first round). Some games are canceled because of rain.

Men’s Single Roland Garros

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