The Swiss maestro made a statement with his backhand during Saturday's semifinal with Stan Wawrinka in Rome.
Brazil's Teliana Pereira lost her temper in France and let the racquet fly, resulting in disqualification.
BG Nation was looking forward to a Roger-Rafa reunion in Rome, Stan said sorry for spoiling your party.
Chinese tennis star will be subject of new film based on her autobiography.
The Swiss made a quick decision to go behind Rafael Nadal with this forehand--and it worked to a tee.
Episode 6 of the Federer-Nadal rivalry was the first of two that the pair have played in Rome.
The three-time Rome champion announced her withdrawal on Thursday due to a right elbow issue.
