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Roger defeated by Nadal in thrilling final

11.06.2006 | Tennis

Unfortunately Roger was not able to make a huge tream come true today. He lost to Rafael Nadal at today's final of the French Open: 6-1, 1-6, 4-6, 6-7.

"Rafael totally deserved to win this tournament," Roger said after the match. The Spaniard extended his Roland Garros perfect record to 14-0 and his winning streak on clay to 60 matches, leaving Roger opponent one match shy of becoming the first man since Rod Laver in 1969 to hold all four grand slams simultaneously.

Roger was in a class of his own in the first set, breaking twice a nervous Nadal. The 20-year-old Spaniard, however, hit back in the second and pocketed the third having saved four break points. He then broke in the first game of the fourth set but Roger needed only one break point to level at 5-5, only for Rafael Nadal to win the tiebreak 7-4 and the match after three hours and two minutes.

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anne-catherine.possa@romandie.com
06/13/2006 | 09:59 AM
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Dear Roger,

After 2 days and i still can't believe you lost to Nadal again. But i'm afraid that you'll loose to him again and again, whatever the surface, clay, grass, etc. The question is when you will realize that you need to be much more agressive a
hoj
06/13/2006 | 09:18 AM
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i was expecting a great game.but nevertheless i was satisfied with the game...as what ive observed form the game you suddenly change sort of you are already exhausted from the game.thats why the game just lasted 3hrs i think.not like in rome that it laste
Isidora
06/13/2006 | 09:10 AM
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Don't worry you'r pretty self;)
You are a true ballerina on court. You are a great tennis player, the best i have ever seen. I love the game and watch it when i get a chance. I love the way you play.
Nadal is young and only has gripped clay so far.. we
peachyraiz
06/13/2006 | 09:02 AM
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even though you didn't win this title, i still admire your courage to lose with grace, give nadal a run for his money and provide a very exciting match for all the spectators. and even though you are the best player in the world, you are very humble to re
homer
06/13/2006 | 08:50 AM
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we, your fans, still support you and are proud of you. you'll win the french one of these days. God bless in Wimbledon !!!!
tunya
06/13/2006 | 08:33 AM
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It's ok, it's ok. You've done your best.

All my best
braddyc
06/13/2006 | 08:32 AM
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hey tennistime, if you read this, who are you to comment on Roger's business affairs? Do you work for a company he's broken a contract with? And if not, how are you aware of this. In any event Roger is one of the most popular players on tour, and for you
tummeng
06/13/2006 | 07:21 AM
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hi roger,
i agree with chricambell86 that u r the best and better than nadal. u can play every surface, u can get trophy from every court including clay but that kid he's just good at clay, i watched the final match and saw your game was amazing. but let
chriscampbell86
06/13/2006 | 06:43 AM
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HI ROGER... YOU ARE THE BEST PLAYER THAT EVER PLAYED AND THE BEST PLAYER THAT WILL EVER PLAY!... DON'T THINK YOU ARE THE BEST PLAYER IN EVERY COURT EXCEPT CLAY, CAUSE YOU ARE THE BEST ON CLAY TOO!!! EVEN BETTER THAN NADAL, ITS ONLY BAD LUCK THAT YOU LOST
mufan
06/13/2006 | 05:54 AM
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Dear Roger,

I watched your match today and I have to say I was disappointed. I was not so much disappointed about your loss but because you lost to yourself rather than to Nadal.

Here are my thoughts: It may sound harsh, but I want to be honest wi
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