Rafael Nadal claimed the first Masters 1000 title at 18 in Monte Carlo 2005 and returned as the top favorite a year later. Many things had changed in the past 12 months, and Nadal was now a Major champion, world no. 2 and the most dangerous rival of the dominant Roger Federer.These two met in the Monte Carlo final in 2006 and provided one of the best and most exciting encounters they have played. Nadal prevailed 6-2, 6-7, 6-3, 7-6 in three hours and 50 minutes to notch the fourth win over Federer in five clashes!Roger gave his best to topple his young …

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