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Nadal loses a set in Paris for first time since 2007

Sun May 31, 2009 7:29pm IST
 
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PARIS (Reuters) - Champion Rafael Nadal lost a set at the French Open for the first time since 2007 when Swede Robin Soderling took the first set 6-2 in their fourth round match on Sunday.

The Spaniard, chasing a record fifth successive title, had won 32 consecutive sets at Roland Garros before Sunday. He last lost a set in Paris in the 2007 final against Roger Federer.

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