Rafael Nadal one step closer to Wimbledon dream
Jul 7th, 2008 by Ted Liptak
(BEIJING, July, 5) – World No. 2 Rafael Nadal cruised past Rainer Schuettler of Germany 6-1, 7-6, 6-4 to set up a third successive Wimbledon final against Roger Federer yesterday in the second semifinal on Centre Court at Wimbledon.The first set was a one-sided one in favor of the Spaniard since he broke the German’s opening service game. After breaking the German’s serve twice, the 22-year-old favorite easily took the first set 6-1.
At the start of the second set, Schuettler seemed to show signs of resistance. The two players managed the court well and were tied, before Schuettler gave away the set to the younger player by hitting a shot wide.
Nadal enjoying his victory
In the third set, Nadal brushed aside the German to secure a 6-4 win.
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