David Ferrer, 2013 No. 4: Venus Williams d. Jennifer Capriati, 2001 No. 3: Pete Sampras d. Gustavo Kuerten, 2000 No. 2: Serena Williams d. Justine Henin, 2007 No. 1: Roger Federer d. Rafael Nadal ...

Despite dropping that first final encounter, Nadal would run away with the rivalry, now leading 23-12. What's more, the first-ever Venus Williams vs. Serena Williams final was also in Miami, six ...

Rafael Nadal laments his five-set loss to Roger Federer at Miami Open 2005 Rafael Nadal recently recounted his 2005 Miami Open title clash against Roger Federer, which went to five sets.

Roger Federer recently expressed nostalgia after stumbling across a highlight reel of his 2005 Miami Open final against Rafael Nadal, who was just 18 years old back then.

A year later Federer and Nadal met again on the courts in Miami at the NASDAQ-100, this time in the finals. In 2005 the Swiss was enjoying another dominating year as No. 1.

The victory turned back the clock, as Federer has done so often of late. He also won Key Biscayne in 2005 and 2006. Nadal fell to 0-5 in Key Biscayne finals, including in 2005 against Federer.

MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 28: Roger Federer of Switzerland serves to Rafael Nadal of Spain during The third round of Nasdaq 100 Open on March 28, 2004 in Miami, Florida.

He also won Key Biscayne in 2005 and 2006. Nadal fell to 0-5 in Key Biscayne finals, including in 2005 against Federer. He was also runner-up in 2008, 2011 and 2014. Advertisement ...

S eventeen years ago, Rafael Nadal became the 24th world no. 1 in ATP history. On August 18, 2008, the 22-year-old ended ...

The result left Nadal a five-times Miami runner-up, after previous final defeats in 2005, 2008, 2011 and 2014.