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 | Federer: Rafa deserves to finish the year as № 16-11-2013 |
The winner of 17 Grand Slam titles Roger Federer said he never doubted in the returning of Rafael Nadal after a long absence through injury.
According to the Swiss one of his biggest rivals over the years deserves to finish 2013 as number 1 in the world. For this purpose, Rafa needs only one victory that can achieve today in a match against Stanislas Wawrinka of World Tour Finals.
"I expected Rafa to come back strong. I never thought that he could not do it. He's too good player, "Federer said on the occasion of knee problems that have long tormented the Spaniard.
Nadal managed to win 10 titles since February, including the 8th trophy "Roland Garros" and second from US Open.
"It's so hard to beat on clay, but improve his performance on other surfaces so much over the years. Proved himself anywhere. I am happy that he took advantage right of his time off the court, so that in practice he is back stronger than he himself expected. The year was great for him, and certainly deserves to be number 1 after the season, that he made "complete Federer.