Federer, Nadal primed for early start
China Daily | Updated: 2008-12-30 07:57
PARIS: Roger Federer faces an early start to the 2009 season as he begins his campaign to reclaim the world No 1 spot from Rafael Nadal.
The Swiss star was deposed from the top ranking by Nadal in 2008 with the Spaniard also taking his Wimbledon crown after a five-year reign.
Federer will begin his new year in the unlikely surroundings of the Zayed Sports City at the Abu Dhabi International Tennis Complex where Nadal, as well as four other top 10 players, will battle for the $250,000-top prize.
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