Rafael Nadal opens up on rivalry with Roger Federer: This is why we battle so much
RAFAEL NADAL believes his rivalry with Roger Federer is based on their different ways of playing tennis.
Rafael Nadal will continue his storied rivalry with Roger Federer on Sunday
Rafael Nadal came through an epic five-setter against Grigor Dimitrov today to book his place in the Australian Open final.
Roger Federer also had to go through five sets in his semi-final - against Stan Wawrinka yesterday - but will have an extra day to prepare for the encounter.
It will be the 35th time the two have met and their ninth Grand Slam final, where Nadal has only lost to Federer twice.
"First of all, I need to go to sleep.
"That's the first thing that is important for the recover.
"After that try to do all the things the right way to be ready for Sunday."