The Madrid Masters switched to clay in 2009, gathering the world’s best players in Caja Magica. Rafael Nadal was the top favorite, alongside Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic, who joined him in the semi-final. In one of the most thrilling best-of-three matches in the Open era, Nadal toppled Djokovic 3-6, 7-6, 7-6 in over four hours to set the title clash against Federer.Rafa gave his best to recover in such a short time. Still, Federer took advantage of the circumstances and claimed a 6-4, 6-4 triumph in an hour and 26 minutes to become the first Madrid champion in Caja Magica on the red surface.It was a significant victory for the Swiss, who started losing ground in the previous months after being defeated by his biggest rivals at the Australian Open, I …