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07.09.2005 | Tennis

Roger dropped his first set in the US Open before defeating Nicolas Kiefer of Germany 6-4, 6-7 (3), 6-3, 6-4 to earn a spot in the quarterfinals.

"So far in this tournament, I haven't lost a set before", Roger said after the match. "When it happens, you're not ready for it,'' he added. Roger is now 68-3 and unbeaten since the semi-finals at the French Open, having won 32 straight matches on hard courts - moving him ahead of Ivan Lendl and behind only Pete Sampras in the Open era. Roger can break Sampras' record by winning the US Open.

Roger did look vulnerable early against Kiefer whom he'd already beaten three times this year, even tossing his racket once. He next plays 11th-seeded David Nalbandian of Argentina, a 4-6, 7-6 (4), 6-4, 6-2 victor over Italian Davide Sanguinetti. Roger said before that match he would prefer Nalbandian, "because I have a bad record against him."

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successstory

09/09/2005 | 06:51 AM

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Yes eleven is right, you do shine like a star with the yellow bandana, but I think you should wear red when you reach the final.
You played an excellent match yesterday, you will be the champion on Sunday.
Best wishes, Pat, UK.

rogersd88fan

09/09/2005 | 06:35 AM

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Dear Roger,

Congratulation on your convincing win with Nalbandian tonight!!! You showed him how the tennis master should be. We are so proud of you.

Five down, two to go. Next is Hewitt, and you know you can do it. Please keep winning.

Go,

eleven

09/09/2005 | 06:34 AM

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Congratualtions, Roger!

Another semifinal against Hewitt...
Hope you won't get bored to play him...
Unfortunately, I've got bored about his game already...

Good luck in the FINAL!!!

& be ready for the crazy/noisy crowd, you khow what I mean, ma

cecilia

09/09/2005 | 06:16 AM

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Great,You were the only quarterfinalist that won in run sets.
What ? Why?
Because you are the best.
You know , we are so happy , because you worked so so much,you deserve it.
Well , how I always say: KEEP IN YOUR WAY
All our support
Cecilia

punwilai

09/09/2005 | 05:43 AM

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Great!!!!! congratuation you are the winner.Next match you'll battle with Hewitt .You will the winner again.

jasthree

09/09/2005 | 04:37 AM

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roger
Congratulations!!
Good Luck.......

wowfed

09/09/2005 | 04:21 AM

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Roger , Many many congratulations for whipping Nalbandian and reaching Semis in a style. I just returned home watching you on Arthur Ashe stadium.. This match was like a re-run of a feel good movie like 'You Got Mail'. We knew the ending but it still fel

KOOKAI

09/09/2005 | 03:37 AM

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Dear Roger,
Congratulations!!! with your way to Semi-Final and I am looking forward to seeing you lift the US Open Trophy over your head again.
Good Luck

Seisdedos

09/09/2005 | 03:27 AM