Nadal beats defending champion Federer in Hamburg Masters final

                   
iht.com     May 18, 2008            

Rafael Nadal beat defending champion Roger Federer 7-5, 6-7 (3), 6-3 Sunday to win the Hamburg Masters and add the only major clay-court title still missing from his impressive collection. It was a reverse of last year's final, when Federer won his fourth title in Hamburg and snapped Nadal's... [read full story]                    

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Federer, Djokovic, Nadal reach Hamburg semifinals

iht.com     May 16, 2008          

Defending champion Roger Federer cruised into the semifinals of the Hamburg Masters by defeating Fernando Verdasco 6-3, 6-3 on Friday. Novak Djokovic also made the final four, downing Albert Montanes 6-2, 6-3. Djokovic will face Rafael Nadal, who defeated Carlos Moya, 6-1, 6-3. "I played a very...                    

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Nadal to play Djokovic for No. 2 ranking, Federer also in Hamburg Masters semifinals

iht.com     May 16, 2008          

Rafael Nadal will play Novak Djokovic for the No. 2 ranking in tennis when they meet in the Hamburg Masters semifinals. Nadal has been ranked second for a record 147 consecutive weeks, but he will be overtaken by Djokovic if the Australian Open champion wins Saturday's showdown. Federer cruised...                    

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Federer, Nadal, Djokovic reach Hamburg semis

msn.com     May 16, 2008          

HAMBURG, Germany (AP) -Rafael Nadal will play Novak Djokovic for the No. 2 ranking in tennis when they meet in the Hamburg Masters semifinals. Nadal has been ranked second for a record 147 consecutive weeks, but he will be overtaken by Djokovic if the Australian Open champion wins Saturday's...                    

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Hamburg: Roger-Rafa Final [Rackets and Balls - Tennis News]

ladiescourt.com     May 17, 2008          

What a see-saw match for Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal in the semis of the Hamburg Masters…with so much at stake too! A No. 2 ranking on the line, the second seed for the French Open, bragging rights…and my boy Rafa pulled through. Rafa took the first set in a tightly contested 7-5 struggle....                    

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Rematch: Nadal, Federer reach Hamburg final

cnn.com     May 17, 2008          

Rafael Nadal protected his No. 2 ranking with a three-set win Federer beat Nadal in last year's final -- his only clay win over Nadal HAMBURG, Germany (AP) -- Rafael Nadal won a three-set struggle with Novak Djokovic to protect his No. 2 ranking Saturday and advance to the Hamburg Masters final...                    

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Defending champion Roger Federer to meet Rafael Nadal in final at Hamburg Masters

startribune.com     May 17, 2008          

By NESHA STARCEVIC , Associated Press HAMBURG, Germany - Rafael Nadal fought off a challenge from Novak Djokovic 7-5, 2-6, 6-2 Saturday to set up another final against defending champion Roger Federer at the Hamburg Masters. The top-ranked Federer overwhelmed Andreas Seppi 6-3, 6-1 in the other...                    

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Federer v Nadal in Hamburg

newstalkzb.co.nz     May 18, 2008          

World tennis number one Roger Federer will square off against Rafael Nadal for the second consecutive year in the final of the Hamburg Masters. Federer has made light work of Italian Andreas Seppi in their semifinal match-up, winning in straight sets, while Nadal overcame Novak Djokovic in an...                    

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Federer, Nadal advance to Hamburg Masters final

wtop.com     May 18, 2008          

Rafael Nadal from Spain hits a ball during his semifinal match against Novak Djokovic from Serbia at the ATP Masters Series tennis tournament in Hamburg, northern Germany, on Saturday, May 17, 2008. Nadal will face Roger Federer from Switzerland in the final.(AP Photo/Joerg Sarbach) By NESHA...                    

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Federer, Nadal advance to Hamburg Masters final

newsvine.com     May 17, 2008          

HAMBURG — Rafael Nadal fought off a challenge from Novak Djokovic 7-5, 2-6, 6-2 Saturday to set up another final against defending champion Roger Federer at the Hamburg Masters. The top-ranked Federer overwhelmed Andreas Seppi 6-3, 6-1 in the other semifinal. He won his fourth Hamburg title last...                    

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Federer, Nadal advance to Hamburg Masters final

examiner.com     May 18, 2008          

May 17, 2008 5:46 PM (26 mins ago) By NESHA STARCEVIC, AP » 26 mins ago: Federer, Nadal advance to Hamburg Masters final « 5 hrs ago: Federer, Nadal advance to Hamburg final (AP Photo/Joerg Sarbach) Rafael Nadal from Spain hits a ball during his semifinal match against Novak Djokovic from Serbia...                    

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