Federer masters Nadal in Miami

Miami, Roger Federer continued his recent mastery of Rafa Nadal when he beat his great rival 6-3 6-4 in the final of the Miami Open on Sunday.
Federer, peerless this year after returning from a six-month injury absence, broke once in each set on the Crandon Park hardcourt for his fourth consecutive victory over the Spaniard.
Nadal still leads their career head-to-head record at 23-14, due entirely to his superiority on clay, but Federer now leads 10-9 on hardcourt.
Federer improved to 19-1 this year, winning the Australian Open in five sets over Nadal and Paribas Open in straight sets over Stan Wawrinka. His only loss was at the hands of Russian Evgeny Donskoy in the second round in Dubai.
After winning the title Federer was gracious in victory. “Congratulations to you too Rafa on your great comeback to the tour,” he said. “It was great match and this is where it all started for us back in 2004. I said to you after my lucky victory back then that you would win this title and I still believe you will one day win this title, you are too good to not win here.”
“The dream continues,” he added. “I had a fantastic couple of weeks in Indian Wells and I’ve been coming here since 1988 when I became the world number one junior. It really is a beautiful stop on the tour. What a start to the year, I can’t believe it. Thanks to everyone who has supported me this year and in the difficult times last year.”
“I have to say congrats to Roger and his team. He has produced one of the greatest comebacks after taking time off tour,” Nadal said. “It has been a good start to the season for me even if I have now lost to Roger three times! I am going to keep trying hard and many thanks to the crowd, it has been a privilege to play in front of you.”

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