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French Open 2007
June 10, 2007
Swiss Federer, chasing the only grand slam crown to elude him, fought bravely but could not match the raw determination of the muscular Spaniard, who also beat him in four sets in last year's final.
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"Of course I'm a bit sad but I fought, I tried," said Federer. "I'll come back next year and I'll do the maximum to win this tournament I love."
Showing signs of nerves at crucial moments and making unusual unforced errors, Federer could not stage the perfect show he would have needed and bowed out by hitting a forehand long on the first match point after three hours and 10 minutes.
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