Final shows Nadal closing on Federer
July 8, 2007
Rafael Nadal is getting closer. A year after losing the Wimbledon final to Roger Federer in four sets, the second-seeded Spaniard pushed Federer to the full five Sunday before falling 7-6 (7), 4-6, 7-6 (3), 2-6, 6-2. “He’s playing phenomenal tennis,” Federer said. “He’s definitely improved yet again. “I think last year he came out, nothing to lose, kind of hit hard but didn’t know why.
