Sports Rafael Nadal takes down Roger Federer in straight sets to reach French Open final June 7, 2019June 7, 2019 AJ Neuharth-Keusch, USA TODAY Comments Off on Rafael Nadal takes down Roger Federer in straight sets to reach French Open final Rafael Nadal got the best of Roger Federer in the 39th meeting between the tennis superstars in the French Open semifinals on Friday.