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A clear victory and now round three

28.06.2006 | Tennis

 

Roger simply outclassed a shell-shocked Henman, cruising to a 6-4 6-0 6-2 victory in just one hour 24 minutes on Centre Court in Wimbledon today.

 

The British number three won just five points in the second set as he bowed out in the second round for the second year in succession.

It was Roger's 43rd successive win on grass and surely nothing will stop him from claiming a fourth straight title next week, joining Bjorn Borg and Pete Sampras as the only players to do so in the open era.

 

Henman had been looking forward to playing a match at the All England Club without the usual massive burden of expectation, and was rated a 10-1 shot for victory despite a 6-4 winning record against Roger. That included a quarter-final victory here in 2001, but since then Roger has won three straight titles in SW19 and his first-round win over Richard Gasquet surpassed Borg`s record of 41 straight wins on grass.

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aishiteru
06/29/2006 | 02:32 PM
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again!!!! I want to shout and tell to everyone that you're...simply... the king of tennis!!!!
but i'm a little bit sorry for tim...but,hey, he had the number one as opponent! roger, keep on going and SEI IMMENSO! I embrace you! god bless you!
MC1
06/29/2006 | 02:26 PM
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Dear Roger,

A brilliant win. I actually think you are playing even better on grass than last year. Super serving, brilliant off forehand and backhand and great net play. I can even accept the cheesy jacket, which you're wearing for a bet, right!!!

A
SweetSweety
06/29/2006 | 01:41 PM
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CONGRATS ROGER,

I really enjoyed the match although Henman was confident of winning but he don't knew that he is facing Roger.

YAY!!!! IT WAS A SUPERB WIN IN STRAIGHT SETS.
ANNIS
06/29/2006 | 01:39 PM
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Hi Roger,
Congratulations on ur absolutele stunning win .Keep his good form and the champioship is urs
ANNIS
ranjona
06/29/2006 | 01:18 PM
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Roger, you da man. Now how about shaving?
annieglump
06/29/2006 | 01:15 PM
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What a brilliant performance - well done. You showed why you are number one and the best player on grass. I also admire your acknowledgement of other players and praise their skills as well.
Glorita
06/29/2006 | 01:01 PM
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WELL DONE . ROGER!!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS. ALL THE BEST FOR THE NEXT ROUND.
Glorita
Nina-g
06/29/2006 | 12:00 PM
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Dear Roger,

What can I say? You're simply the best.
A great result against Henman & Good Luck against Mahut.
Mr Cool becomes hot, eh!

Luv ur game -- Nina-g --
xxdiamondprincessxx
06/29/2006 | 11:53 AM
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Congratulations on your win yesterday Roger. I thought you played extremely well considering all you could hear was " Go Tim!". I'm really pleased that you won and I hope that you win Wimbledon this year!
Lots of love,
Stephanie xxxxx
msiza
06/29/2006 | 11:42 AM
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Hi there champ!

You are simply the best,and we love watching you play.Go on and win the title for the fourth time...Go South Africa go Switzerland
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