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Great Rivalries: Federer vs. Nadal

First Contact: 2004 Miami Masters, Nadal Wins

First Contact: 2004 Miami Masters, Nadal Wins

In what some are now calling the greatest rivalry in tennis history, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have met twenty times in their careers. Here, Federer serves to Nadal in their first meeting at the 2004 Miami Masters. A 17-year-old Nadal defeated the top-ranked Federer in straight sets, and currently leads the rivalry with 13 wins to Federer's 7.

In this photo: Roger Federer

Photo: Al Bello/Getty Images

Mar 28, 2004
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