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Spanish queen cheers as Nadal beats Federer

(Agencies)
Updated: 2010-12-23 09:51
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Spanish queen cheers as Nadal beats Federer

Spanish singer David Bisbal (2nd R) prepares to toss a coin for Switzerland's Roger Federer (L) and Spain's Rafael Nadal (R) before their charity tennis match in Madrid, the capital of Spain, Dec 22, 2010. The man on the left is unidentified. [Photo/Agencies]

MADRID - Rafael Nadal beat Roger Federer 7-6 (3), 4-6, 6-1 Wednesday to square a two-match exhibition series for charity between the world's top-ranked tennis players.

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Nadal sealed the win with a powerfully angled forehand crosscourt shot in front of a capacity crowd at Caja Magica sports arena that included many of Spain's leading dignitaries.

Nadal says Federer's "gesture to play a game here to raise funds for needy people is incredibly generous."

Federer responded by saying it is wonderful that Nadal supports charities "at such a young age."

Federer beat Nadal 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 Tuesday in the opening match in Zurich, Switzerland.

Spanish queen cheers as Nadal beats Federer

Spanish Queen Sofia (in purple), Infanta Elena (C, in red) and Infanta Cristina (R, face covered), make the wave with their children and grandchildren as they watch a charity tennis match between Spain's Rafael Nadal and Switzerland's Roger Federer in Madrid, Dec 22, 2010. [Photo/Agencies]

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