Ferrero hands Nadal rare loss on clay (AP)

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Rafael Nadal lost on clay for only the second time in 105 matches, falling to Juan Carlos Ferrero 7-5, 6-1 Wednesday in the second round of the Rome Masters. Nadal appeared bothered by a blister on his right foot, calling for the trainer late in the second set. The second-ranked Nadal, the three-time defending champion in Rome, had never lost at the Foro Italico.



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