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Roger battles into final

02.03.2012 | Tennis, Starseite 1

Roger fought a thrilling battle against Juan Martin Del Potro today to finally defeat the Argentinian 7-6(5), 7-6(6) and book a spot in the Dubai final.

“I hung in there and I thought I played a good match,” said Roger. “He almost pulled the first set tie-breaker back from 2-6, and there was little between us tonight. I just fought well and got a little lucky."

Roger is the only player not to drop his serve this week, and he also remains indomitable on serve because he did not face a single break point. Both sets went into tie-breaks and in the second set Del Potro had a 5-0 lead. But Roger fought back and had a stunning comeback which helped him turn the score around and also win the second set.

Our champ will now play Andy Murray in tomorrow's final. The Scotsman beat Novak Djokovic earlier today.

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cheekychops

03/03/2012 | 01:48 PM

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Please don't think of how many times you have lost to Andy.just think about the times you have beaten him,again I say play the game not the man you can do this,be lucky O GREAT ONE and keep focused keep up those good first serves x

Rosaline

03/03/2012 | 01:18 PM

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GO GO GO ROGER, the final is yours! Love you!!

123nn

03/03/2012 | 12:55 PM

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concentrate in today's final, remember murray likes long rallies and he is highly defensive
come on attacka nd grab the trophy!!!!!!!
you'll need it to sail to New York
best of wishes ;)

crnka

03/03/2012 | 12:39 PM

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Dearest sunshine, WHAT A MAGNIFICENT PERFORMANCE!!!! WHAT AN EXCEPTIONAL COME BACK IN THE SECOND TIE BREAK!!! I WAS SCREAMING WATCHING IT, AMAZING, AND DONE ONLY BY YOU....LOVE YOU, ALWAYS. GET THE TITLE TIGER!!!

CJM

03/03/2012 | 12:36 PM

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This is going to be a tough one Rogi, but remember who is all your many successes and this is number 5. Keep on fighting, keep fit and believe. You CAN do it!!
Good luck Rogi, allezzzz !!!!!!!!

Hanuka62

03/03/2012 | 12:19 PM