Rafa Wins Hamburg, Rolling towards Roland Garros

It took three sets, but Rafael Nadal secured the victory over Roger Federer at the Hamburg Masters 5-7, 7-6(3), 6-3. Rafa’s just ridiculously good on clay and that’s really all there is to say about it.

I am glad Rafa rose to the occassion though. He’s been battling a few foot injuries, and he’s spent a lot of time on the court, but nothing shuts up naysayers like winning such an important tune-up tournament for the French Open.

For very obvious reasons, Rafa is going to be the favorite to win Roland Garros. Even though he’s not 100% healthy and the clay season seems to have been especially exhausting (granted, for everyone), Nadal is still going to be topping the charts as the one to beat.

Rafa now holds an 8-1 record against Federer on clay and a 10-6 overall record. The numbers don’t lie, my friends, and those numbers speak to just how talented Rafa really is.

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Rafael Nadal holds his trophy after beating Roger Federer in the Hamburg Masters final.