Nadal too much for rival Federer in Italian Open final

May 21, 2013

Nadal too much for rival Federer in Italian Open final

After all these years, Rafael Nadal still knows how to dominate Roger Federer. In the 30th meeting between the two tennis greats, Nadal controlled the final from start to finish to win 6-1, 6-3 Sunday for his seventh Italian Open title. “Rafa was just ...

Federer, Nadal win to set up Italian Open final showdown

May 20, 2013

Federer, Nadal win to set up Italian Open final showdown

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal were set to renew their rivalry in the Italian Open final Sunday — exactly a week before the French Open starts. In Saturday’s semifinals at the Foro Italico, Federer held off a stiff challenge from Frenchman Benoit Paire 7-6 ...