Nadal uses excessive force against Federer and reaches the 12th final in Roland Garros

World football

Rafael Nadal was the 12th seed at the French Open after defeating Roger Federer 6-3 6-4 6-2 in an exciting match in Paris on Friday.

The Spaniard has not lost to Federer in five previous encounters in France but has not beaten his Swiss rival in their last five games in five years.

Nadal showed extra strength and had a great firmness amid high winds to take his place in the final on Sunday, waiting for world number one Novak Djokovic to face fourth seed Dominic Tim.