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Federer faces Nadal on his own turf

HEAD TO HEAD While Rafael Nadal has won a record 60 straight matches on clay, Roger Federer has won 47 on grass, making him the favorite in today's showdown

AP , WIMBLEDON, ENGLAND

Nadal is bidding to become the first Spaniard to win the title here since Manolo Santana in 1966, and the first player to win the French and Wimbledon in the same year since Borg in 1980.

Baghdatis, who lost to Federer in the Australian Open final and pushed Nadal to the limit in the second set on Friday, says the Spaniard has a shot.

"When he's in defense, he's playing unbelievable," he said.

"When he's attacking, the ball is so fast. You just run everywhere and you don't know where to be on the court. He's a great player," Baghdatis said.

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