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Roger through to semis

25.11.2010 | Starseite 1, Tennis

Roger once again displayed great tennis today, defeating Robin Söderling 7-6(5), 6-3 and is the first player to book his spot in the semi-finals of the ATP World Tour Finals in London.

Söderling tried to dominate Roger with his serve today but the sheer class of our champ showed through. The first set was pretty close with Roger taking it 7-6(5) and it is at this point that he looked like he had put his foot down on the gas. The second set saw Roger get into his stride and play some of those lovely ground strokes that we love. He broke in the eighth game with a couple of classy points and completed his 15th victory in 16 encounters with Soderling in 88 minutes. Roger's variation of play and his serve were outstanding.

He will now play the player coming second in group A on Saturday.

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Rogergoat
11/26/2010 | 11:10 PM
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If Nadal challenged and the ball was good, then Berdych should have gotten the point. He lost the challenge. Why would Nadal challenge if the umpire overruled the line judge and called the ball out. That doesn't make any sense. If the ball was out then Nadal won the point, no point in challenging. Sorry Dutchlady, your argument makes no sense.
Dutchlady
11/26/2010 | 11:02 PM
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Against the nonsense that has been posted about Rafa's complaint to the umpire I want to put an eye witness report: Berdych hit a ball on the baseline, Nadal returned it and while he did so the umpire overruled the linejudge and called Berdych's ball out. Nadal's ball however had landed inside Berdych's court and it was good. Nadal challenged the call and Hawkeye gave B's ball in. The umpire gave the point to Berdych, but the point should have been replayed. Nadal had every right to complain.
sergeRF
11/26/2010 | 10:46 PM
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congratulation roger! Your experience and determination have showed the world how amazing you are able to play. Stay calm and composed. Good luck tomorrow!
dgloves4handwinner
11/26/2010 | 10:37 PM
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Fantastic victory over Soderling, Roger! Keep you nerve against Djokovic tomorrow. YOU CAN DO IT, ROGER!
Eli2010
11/26/2010 | 10:36 PM
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Dear Roger: We´ll be fighting with you tomorrow against Djokovik!!!!
All the best Champ!!!!
milesa
11/26/2010 | 10:33 PM
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Dear Roger
Now, ut's clear: you are playing the greatest actor tomorrow! I hope you'll be cool enough, coldblooded and focused! You need it and YOU CAN BEAT HIM, btw. YOU CAN BEAT ANYBODY IF YOU PLAY YOUR BEST GAME!!!PLEASE DO IT!
I wish you all the best and good luck dearest Roger
Go, Roger, goooooooooo!
love, Mimi
Eli2010
11/26/2010 | 10:32 PM
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How can Nadal gets sportsmanship player of the year ???????????????????????
Where are the ATP rules???????????????????????????
hughsie
11/26/2010 | 10:32 PM
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Hello Roger
Congratulations on winning another great match where both of you served very well--we,[family]have enjoyed watching your tactical play during this match and against Andy Murray.
Miraculous point @ 40/30 4th game 2nd set,then F/H inside out--too may brillaint shots to mention, not to forget your superb anticiaption most of the time.
Drop shots, successful net approaches high %.As always sheer joy to watch Roger F
Wishing you all of the very best for S/F
Kindest regards
Margaret
theluckyfed
11/26/2010 | 10:14 PM
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NANCLYOR

I AGREE , I THINK RODDICK SHOULD HANG UP HIS RACKET , A CAREER ON SNL WOULD BE GREAT
Rogergoat
11/26/2010 | 10:10 PM
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It wasn't deliberate. i said he was a Djoker and came out with an eyepatch on. I didn't say he kept it on. Sorry you misinterpreted. But he probably could have won with it on anyway. Roddick forgot to show up. I think Andy really wanted to avoid meeting Roger in the semis. There's only so much abuse a man can take.
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