Federer sobbing in tears...

The ultimate rival Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal come face to face in the Australian Open. Nadal, the first Spanish man to win the Australian Open, beat Federer . Leaves Federer sobbing in tears "God, it's killing me," Federer said, crying, as he tried at first to accept the runner-up plate. He returned to congratulate Nadal within minutes, saying: "You deserved it. You played a fantastic final." After collecting the trophy from Laver, on the court named for the Australian great, Nadal put his arm around Federer. "To receive this trophy from Rod Laver is a dream for me," he said. "Rod, thanks very much. It was an amazing two weeks for me." Nadal seemed pained by Federer's anguish."Roger, sorry for today. I really know how you feel right now," Nadal said. "Remember, you're a great champion, you're one of the best in history. You're going to improve on the 14 of Sampras."Nadal was in the final of a major on hard courts for the first time, having been knocked out in the semifinals of the Australian and U.S. Opens last year.



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