Federer, Nadal set-up dream Madrid final


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"He's playing really well and conditions here are perfect for him," said Nadal, who could earn a hat-trick of Masters 1000 titles this season after lifting Monte Carlo and Rome should he beat Federer for a 14th time and for the 10th time in 12 claycourt meetings.
"He can win a lot of free points with serve and forehand. This court is perfect for him. He is the favourite here for sure."
"The match was very close to getting away from me in the second set," said Nadal.

"Getting into another final is a huge joy. It's been a long spring season on clay and being in this final is a dream.

"Whatever happens tomorrow, this has been very good. Not in my wildest dreams could I have thought of winning two Masters 1000 and getting to the final of a third."

"My serve was terrible in that first set. Very strange," complained the four-time Roland Garros champion.

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Nadal will be in the final with Federer


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"I must to congratulate "Nico" for the great tournament he made by playing at a spectacular level," Nadal told TVE on court after the victory.
"Today he was playing very strong and very long and the second set was a point away to escape me.
For me to be in the Final is a huge news, "he added. About his rival in the Final Nadal was quickly decided. "I wish I could play with David. He is Spanish and a great friend, but we'll see what happens this afternoon. The important thing is that, whatever happens tomorrow, I did a very good clay season and be in Madrid Final is a dream, "he said.

Nadal through to final
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