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Rafael Nadal survived a record five-set battle with fellow Spanish left-hander Fernando Verdasco to set up a classic Open final with archrival Roger Federer on Friday. On February 1, 2009 Nadal will play his final against Federer.Read More

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Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrates after beating compatriot Fernando Verdasco in their Men's singles semifinal match at the Australian Open Tennis Championship in Melbourne on Janauray 30, 2009. (AP Photo/Rob Griffith)Read More

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This combo shows Rafael Nadal (L) of Spain and Roger Federer (R) of Switzerland, at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne. Nadal beat Verdasco over a record five hours and 14 minutes to set up an Australian Open final with Roger Federer on February 1. (AFP Photo, Files)Read More

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Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates defeating compatriot Fernando Verdasco after their men's singles tennis match at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 31, 2009. (AFP Photo/Torsten Blackwood)Read More

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Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrates after winning over compatriot Fernando Verdasco during their Men's singles semifinal match at the Australian Open Tennis Championship in Melbourne on January 30, 2009. (AP Photo/Rick Stevens)Read More