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Semifinal showdown in the desert

By Matt Wilansky
ESPN.com

Friday, March 16, 2007

The maelstrom the world's top player, Roger Federer, caused with his early dismissal at the Pacific Life Open was a stunning turn of events. But for Rafael Nadal and Andy Roddick -- who have been chasing his tail for over three years -- this tournament has taken on a very different dynamic. While their ostensible reaction to Federer's dismissal was downplayed to an extent, it was quite transparent that the wide-open draw has given both players inner hope. Nadal and Roddick have each won their ...

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