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Nadal beats Federer in Australian Open final

Published Nov 23, 2009

MELBOURNE, Australia(AP) Rafael Nadal has beaten Roger Federer in the Australian Open final, putting on hold the Swiss star's quest to match Pete Sampras with 14 Grand Slam singles titles.

The top-seeded Nadal beat Federer 7-5, 3-6, 7-6 (3), 3-6, 6-2 Sunday at Rod Laver Arena.

It was Nadal's third straight win over Federer in a Grand Slam final. He also beat Federer in the French Open and Wimbledon last year.