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Roger books final spot

05.11.2011 | Tennis, Starseite 1

It took Roger 88 minutes to defeat Stanislas Wawrinka 7-6(5), 6-2 in the semi-final in Basel tonight. He is now just one more win away from a fifth home title at the Swiss Indoors.

"It's always tough to play Stan," said Roger. "It's never easy. We know each other's game so well."

Roger took a quick lead, breaking Wawrinka in his second service game. Wawrinka fought back, though, taking the set into a tie-breaker. It was a bit of a scare at times, but our champ eventually won the tie-break 7-5. He left no doubts in the second set and wrapped up the match on his second match-ball.

Roger will face Kei Nishikori (ATP 32) in Sunday's final. The Japanese knocked Novak Djokovic out of the tournament today with an impressive performance.

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Titilili

11/06/2011 | 04:50 PM

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Congratulations!! It is ok to cry, if it helps, I am crying too. It has been kind of a tough year for you! But, you are the best! Good luck next week. Hope we can celebrate with you again.

luau

11/06/2011 | 04:47 PM

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CONGRATULATIONS ROGER! 68th TITLE! SO HAPPY! YAAAAAY :)

Kendi

11/06/2011 | 04:41 PM

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After 6 weeks out he'll definitely continue to feel the upsurge! : D

lux_lady

11/06/2011 | 04:38 PM

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Wonderful to see Roger playing so well in this tournament and congratulations on winning the title! Kei played very well himself and I'm sure we will see him winning more and more matches. Some wonderful points in the final - very entertaining. Roger looks smooth and confident.

Chiefjay

11/06/2011 | 04:35 PM