Rafa Nadal and Roger Federer seeking his third Wimbledon final

The Wimbledon championships is another embodiment of the closest competition between the two best tennis players of the moment: Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer.

On Sunday can republish the past two finals, in which both players are outstanding and the two protagonists of one of the best duels in the history of tennis, fought for the title. Both in 2006 and 2007 Roger Federer won the first 3 -- 1 and the second 3-2. The Swiss also won the three previous tournaments. Roger Federer takes five consecutive Wimbledon victories.

Both players are in the semis again, ready to beat their rivals to match again in the final. It's like the rest of the components of the ATP were mere spectators of the bloody struggle that kept these two for power. Roger Federer is always a step ahead of the Spaniard, although Rafa dominates in direct confrontations.

Roger Federer will play Marat Safin and Rafael Nadal against the winner of Arnaud Clement or Rainer Schuettler. That is the last hurdle for both before encountering another.

The ITF confirms the Spanish list for Beijing

Meanwhile, we already know the name of the nine members of the 'Spanish Armada' to seek medals at the Beijing Olympics. Rafael Nadal, David Ferrer, Nicolas Almagro and Tommy Robredo in the male. Anabel Medina Garrigues, Carla Suarez, Virginia Ruano, Nuria Llagostera Vives and Maria Jose Martinez in the female. Carla Suarez is the only part in singles only.

A Beijing will all players ATP Top 20 least Andy Roddick, Richard Gasquet and Tomas Berdych.

Source: Marca.com, Wimbledon.org

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