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Semis against Nalbandian

12.05.2006 | Tennis

Roger needed five match points to close out a tough 6-3, 6-7 (2), 7-5 win over Spanish qualifier Nicolas Almagro in the Rome Masters quarterfinals.

 

The 20-year-old Almagro, one of the most improved players on tour, ripped baseline winners throughout the match as Roger struggled to hold serve. After winning the first set comfortably, he served for the second at 5-4 and double-faulted on his first match point. Almagro then hit two blistering backhands to break Roger's serve for 5-5.

 

Almagro hit 31 winners to Roger's 30. Almagro's ranking has climbed from No. 111 at the end of last season to 54th. He won his first career title in Valencia last month and reached the semifinals in Barcelona. Roger has lost two matches all year, both to Rafael Nadal, who he could face again in the final here.

 

Roger will next face third-ranked David Nalbandian, who beat Mario Ancic 6-3, 6-3.

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Dee_dee
05/13/2006 | 05:51 PM
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YESSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!
I think i'm going to faint!!!!!
I'm EXTREMELY happy for u!
I showed your true value!!!!!!!!U made me cry....

Now here it comes the big moment:the final...

Good luck......and......that's it.......words just don't come ea
PrincessSassy
05/13/2006 | 05:37 PM
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What an excitng match. In the third set I can't sit down.Almagro play so good but Roger you are the best so he is not your problem but you still have to watch out.

I wish you do your best and good luck for the next and next match.

Cheer for you alw
prudinet
05/13/2006 | 05:33 PM
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Congratulation Roger!!!!!
Federer def. Nalbandian 6-3, 3-6, 7-6(5)
Phyllisse
05/13/2006 | 05:30 PM
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Dear Roger,

I was so nervous when watching this match, finally u make it.. love u so much and hope u will beat Nadal during Final.. u will win !!

All my love and hug,
Phyllisse
federerbabe
05/13/2006 | 05:28 PM
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YES YES YES !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WE WON WE WON WE WON!!!!
WELL PLAYED ROGER!!!!!!
ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!!!
WHAT A CHAMP!!!!
YAAAAAYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
6-3 3-6 7(7)-6(5)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
rusty10113
05/13/2006 | 05:27 PM
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Perfect revenge on Nalbandian! im sure youre a little tired but what a champion you are... thanks for the great match!
debussy84
05/13/2006 | 05:27 PM
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WOW. ahahahahahahhahaha. I love this guy.
debussy84
05/13/2006 | 05:26 PM
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6-3, 3-6, 7-6,... are they still playing or did Roger win?
Aisen
05/13/2006 | 05:26 PM
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COME ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ALÊ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
VAMOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SÅDAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
KOM NU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh my good an epic match!
I was so nervous at the tiebr
federerbabe
05/13/2006 | 05:24 PM
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ONE MATCH POINT...ROGER TO SERVE!
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