Roger Federer was a dominant figure in men’s tennis in 2004. The Swiss remained a player to beat in 2005, but he got a company at the top, with Rafael Nadal becoming world no. 2 and distancing himself from the players below him and Federer.The young Spaniard claimed no less than 11 ATP titles that year, completing one of the most excellent seasons for teenagers in the game’s history and matching Roger’s number of titles. Nadal claimed crowns in Monte Carlo, Rome and Roland Garros for his first notable trophies, fighting for another in Montreal.The Spaniard did not lose serve in the first three matches in Canada, beating Sebastien Grosjean 6-4, 6-4 in an hour and 40 minutes in the third round to enter the quarters. Speaking abo …

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