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Roger defeated in semis

07.05.2011 | Tennis, Starseite 1

Roger had to accept another defeat against Rafael Nadal today. He lost the semi-final in Madrid 7-5, 1-6, 3-6.

Roger was in trouble in the very first phase of the match, falling behind 0-2. But our champ then started mixing things up and gradually upped his level to break back in the eighth game. He did get into trouble once more as he trailed 0-40 at 5-5, but a series of attacks and first serves saved him just in the right moment. After several fantastic returns on Nadal's serve, Roger secured another break and finally the opening set. Roger saw plenty of break-chances in the second set. But failing to make use of any of them, Nadal easily leveled the match to 1-1. The third set offered plenty of opportunities for Roger to take the lead or come back onto the board - but unfortunately he was not able to take it all the way.

Roger will play the tournament in Rome next week, before the start of the French Open - the second Grand Slam of the season.

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khunyai
05/09/2011 | 11:25 AM
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Good luck in Rome Roger.
powerandkool
05/09/2011 | 11:23 AM
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I LIKE THE WAY U PLAYED...IT WAS SUPERB AND INSHALLAH U WILL PLAY MUCH BETTER IN ROME AS WELL AS ROLAND GARROS..........
THREE CHEERS FOR THE MAESTRO...............

THE BEST THING IS THAT I WAS ABLE TO SEE UR MATCH AND THATS WHAT MAKE ME DELIGHTED ALWAYS...............

WINNING AND LOSING IS PART OF THE GAME..........
THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IS HOW A PERSON PLAYS........AND U PLAYED WONDERFUL.... THE PITY THING IS ABOUT THE POINT IN WHICH UR MOOD WENT OFF BUT U PLAYED WONDERFUL..
76alex
05/09/2011 | 10:05 AM
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No problem... ROGER... You're plaeyd wery wery well, but the referee are confused after Madrid Arena.

Go to win ROME and after ROLAND GARROS. GOOD LOOK KING OF THE KING
dr_mnamino
05/09/2011 | 09:51 AM
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fed u r like a good wine, u get better each year.keep up the good work. best of luck in rome
luv u always :*
srinee
05/09/2011 | 09:25 AM
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i was very much impressed by the way you played.
keep at it. we'll get there soon.
and yes please cut down on those errors. Rafa is very much beatable even on clay.
o to roe. never won it before , so why not break the duck this time?
godspeed to you.
jodoug
05/09/2011 | 08:17 AM
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i'm not a fan of RN or ND. i'm glad ND won. it shows how close roger was to winning. i watched the final. it was a lot of long rallies and getting the ball back until one of them missed. really boring match. roger i hope has a great tournament in rome. i hope he wins the french open, too. much love to the legend and his family. happy belated mother's day to mirka and roger's and mirka's moms.
raamesh
05/09/2011 | 08:12 AM
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hi champion....i have been watching you roger since 2003 wimbledon......u were great and invincible for almost 6 years....i have had look at full statistics about ur play for the 3 years...mostly u r losing match with unforced errors....u r producing some excellent tennis to get a break...but missing easily the lead....i hope u ll cme to the winning way pretty soon...all the best for rome
henrikwilkens
05/09/2011 | 07:36 AM
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You did a great tournament, and you play really good, keep it up in rome!

The best of luck in rome!
keynegu
05/09/2011 | 06:49 AM
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Roger, focus on each and every match no matter who the opponent is as the game is getting more and more competitive. Sooner or later you'll be #1 again, preferably year end #1 for at least one more time.
takeko
05/09/2011 | 06:16 AM
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Roger,

You played magnifecent tennis. It's just unfortunate Nadal won. It was a tough and very close match, much closer than the scores suggest.

Good luck for Rome.

Love orever,
takeko
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