Rafa Nadal strikes Federer back

Rafa Nadal beats Roger Federer

Rafa Nadal qualified for the semifinals in Indian Wells, first Masters 1000 of the season, to overcoming clearly to the Swiss Roger Federer 6-4, 6-2, in one hour and 24 minutes. The Spanish will be measured in the next round to Tomas BERDYCH.

The last time Nadal and Federer has had measured was in California a year ago, when the Swiss took the victory in the semi-finals 6-3, 6-4. However, this time around was different.

Federer had more than once to break and finally reached the desired “break” for the Swiss, who began to trim the downside (3-2).

Nadal stood his ground and continued harassment and toppled the four-time winner in the Californian desert.

Reached the decisive moment, Nadal – who was in for 7 months, injury – took the game clearly and put his signature to a result that represents a huge shot to its goal to elevate to the top of world tennis.