Memories - When Federer won the only blue clay title in tennis history. Here are the highlights of his Madrid 2012 final against Berdych.

Name: Memories - When Federer won the only blue clay title in tennis history. Here are the highlights of his Madrid 2012 final against Berdych.
Uploaded: 2024-04-23T11:19:25+02:00
Duration: 19 min 9 s
Description: In 2012, Madrid tournament organizers tried to innovate by switching the classic red clay to a brand new blue clay created for the event. Watch how Roger Federer won this only blue clay title in tennis history, defeating Tomas Berdych in the final.

Tue 23 April 2024

In 2012, Madrid tournament organizers tried to innovate by switching the classic red clay to a brand new blue clay created for the event. Watch how Roger Federer won this only blue clay title in tennis history, defeating Tomas Berdych in the final.

Federer, Roger [3]

Berdych, Tomas [6]

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