Abu Dhabi, January 1st, 2010
Rafa Nadal has started the year in style with a straight sets victory over David Ferrer and set up a final clash against Robin Soderling at the Capitala World Tennis Championship in Abu Dhabi.
The world number two beat his fellow Spaniard 7-6, 6-3, in his semi-final match this afternoon, and will now face a man who he’s lost against in their last 2 meetings. While this is supposedly a friendly exhibition tournament, it also serves as a warm-up for the Australian Open later this month, so it is almost guaranteed there will be no compassion between the pair.
Most recently, Soderling beat the Rafa in straight sets at the ATP Tour World Final, and previously to that, their last meeting was in Roland Garros.
"I'm very happy to get a winning start to the season and it's all good preparation for Australia, where I hope to defend my title," said Rafa.
"I feel fit and well. Last year was difficult because of the injuries I had but I'm looking forward to 2010 and hope I can continue this form."
ORDER OF PLAY
The final match will be played second at 5:00pm (local time) after Ferrer takes on Federer in a third place play-off, which will be decided by an extended tie-break should neither player win in straight sets.
Vamos Rafa!
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