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© Susan Mullane

Cincinnati

16.08.2005 | Tennis

Roger secured his place in the second round of the Western & Southern Financial Group Masters in Cincinnati with a 7-6(3) 7-5 win over American James Blake.

 

The top seed took what proved to be a decisive 5-2 tie-break lead after both players held their serve during the first set.

 

Blake then broke in the second game of the next set and went 3-0 up before Roger supremo won the next three, breaking his opponent back in the fifth. Blake's chances collapsed as he conceded five consecutive points to lose serve before Federer served out the match at 40-30.

 

It was Roger's first match on the ATP Tour since his Wimbledon victory six weeks ago. «There is certainly still room for improvement and I know I can play better than that - but the performance was already sufficient for a victory in two sets.»

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Bridget
08/16/2005 | 03:00 PM
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Tough match,wasn't it?
Anyway, you won and surely you will play better and better in the coming matches!
Best of luck in Cincinnati!
breakof90
08/16/2005 | 02:31 PM
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Hey Feds,

Just wishing you good luck in the doubles today.

$H@H!D
Playmaker
08/16/2005 | 02:18 PM
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Congratulations for another win Roger! :)
Good luck in the next round! I'll be cheering for you!

BTW, great to see you back! :)
irene921
08/16/2005 | 01:50 PM
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a tough match,but you won!!

congrats,rogi!!!

i'm sure it'll be easier next round and good luck!!

love you!!

irene
lavinia
08/16/2005 | 01:07 PM
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Well done, Roger !

I'm very happy with this victory in 2 sets, because the 1st rds are always tough, especially after such a long time off court.

Now good luck today in the doubles, and tomorrow vs. Kiefer !

Love you forever,
Lavinia
Lai
08/16/2005 | 11:27 AM
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After more than a month of non-competition, important first match warm-up finding all the right switches again, now moving on to the next gear, we know you'll be off to high speed in no time!
conor
08/16/2005 | 11:00 AM
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Blakes not an easy person to beat but think can play a bit better which I know you will so good luck.
lianna
08/16/2005 | 10:51 AM
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Hello,Roger! Congradulations with your 1st win! It's very great that you win in 2 sets! Take care about your future opponents, i hope you'll play your best next matches!!! I hope your foot is OK and you feel normal! Good luck and best regards! I hope you
Robbie_1988
08/16/2005 | 09:45 AM
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Good luck Roger.
We all wish you the best and cannot wait to witness your finesse and artistry.
Remember that you're the best player out there.
Cheers!!!
encoreroyal
08/16/2005 | 09:09 AM
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No one can stop you!
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