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Sunday, 5 March 2006, 14:28 GMT

King of Dubai

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Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal meet the legendary Bjorn Borg ahead of the Dubai final

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Federer opens in blistering style as he goes for a fourth successive title in Dubai

Rafael Nadal

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But Nadal holds a 2-1 career record against the world number one and is not overawed

Rafael Nadal

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Nadal's power and consistency from the back of the court help him recover from a set down

Roger Federer

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In the closing stages it is Federer who produces the more unforced errors

Rafael Nadal

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Nadal falls to the floor in celebration after sealing a dramatic 2-6 6-4 6-4 victory

Roger Federer

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Federer puts a brave face on his first defeat of 2006 and his third against Nadal

Rafael Nadal

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Nadal celebrates the 13th title of his career

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