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Ninth title in 2005
Roger made his return to the court a triumphant one, defeating Andy Roddick in straight sets to capture the Western & Southern Financial Group Masters title outside Cincinnati. Roger earned a 6-3, 7-5 victory on Sunday at the Lindner Family Tennis Center for his ninth title of 2005 and became the first player to claim four Masters Series wins in a single season. He now has an 18-match winning streak dating back to a French Open semifinal loss to Rafael Nadal.
"I got to get away from these people from the Tour [players, media and photographers]," Roger quipped about his six-week layoff. "It was good to be away, but it's very nice to be back." He improved to 10-1 lifetime against Roddick and has a match record this year of an incredible 64-3. He has won his last 22 singles finals since losing to Jiri Novak in the 2003 Gstaad title match.
In addition, Roger is also 29-1 in ATP Masters Series events this year, with his only loss coming to Frenchman Richard Gasquet in the quarterfinals at Monte Carlo, and he improved to 38-1 on the hardcourts in 2005. His last loss on a hardcourt came back in January when he was defeated by big Russian Marat Safin in the Australian Open semifinals.
It all adds up to Roger heading into the U.S. Open a week from Monday as the overwhelming favorite. Go Roger!
so keep up the hard work and win the us-open
we are supporting you!
good luck
Clown!
Roger, carry on
I always know you can do it!! I watched the final and you played fantastic!!you know,that day was my mom's 50th birthday and she is also your big fan!she told me you 'd given her the best present!!
thank you rogi and we love you!!
irene
MORE POWER TO YOU!!!
I am a great fan of yours..Congrats first on winning the cincinnati open..I would like to suggest , be a little cautious of Nadal at the US Open..He is your only real competitor at this point.Here is my 2 cents on what would be a good stra
The key to your win in Cincinnati was the downtime you took to rest and heal your feet. It was well worth it. Congrats on your fourth Masters Series Shield also.
You said the eye is back, watching the ball, following the ball and readin