One year on.. Rafa is still the King of Clay

After losing his 4th straight clay court final against Nadal, Federer manages to keep a positive outlook.. 

I feel this match gave me some information. I think I’m absolutely in the mix with him on clay, which is how I wanted to feel.
You know, it’s always disappointing to lose, but I feel like I didn’t play well and still it was close. That’s a good thing.

He’s an excellent player, let’s not forget. You’re talking like he’s playing around with me. That’s not the case. It came very close the last few times, but clay is his number one surface; it’s not mine, and still I come so close.

Federer now has an incredible 3-7 record against Nadal, 0-5 on Clay. He must surely be beginning to appreciate how Roddick feels.

I feel like I’m in good shape for the rest of clay court season, and it’s going to come down to the French Open to see who wins.

Rome starts in a couple of weeks. And Roland Garros is only a little more than a month away. Let’s see.. Let’s hope!