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Roger's 80th victory this season

20.10.2006 | Tennis

Roger is right on track for his first Madrid Masters title after defeating American Robby Ginepri 6-3 7-6 in the quarterfinals. He notched up his 80th win of the year in comfortable fashion to set-up a semi-final clash with Argentine David Nalbandian.

 

Vying to become the first player in the Open era to win 10 titles in three straight years, Roger tied Ivan Lendl's 24-year-old mark of successive 80-win seasons with the victory. "It's great to get another win and it's a sign of the hard work paying off," Roger said. "I'm very proud to have walked off the court 80 times as a winner and only five as a loser. It means a lot to me."

 

Roger broke Ginepri in the eighth game on his way to taking the first set in 27 minutes. Both players held serve to take the second set to a tiebreaker in which Roger pressured Ginepri into three unforced errors.

 

Though Roger and Nalbandian have split their previous 12 encounters, the Argentine has only beaten Roger once since 2003 - in last year's Masters Cup final.

 

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aping_RF
10/22/2006 | 05:08 AM
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u r so incredible n unbelieveable rogie =)
auschina4info
10/21/2006 | 03:39 PM
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Congratulations Roger for your great win over your nemesis David Nalbandian in the Semi-final of Madrid Master Series. There is only one left who has better record than you - Rafal Nadal. Believe you can find the way to pass Rafa.

Your big fan from Ch
lovely
10/21/2006 | 03:22 PM
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Hi roger,

Congrats on your 81st win of the season what a way to do it david was no match for you from start to finish.

you so deserve this tournament now so go get it much love as always take care,

janell
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Shweta1
10/21/2006 | 02:37 PM
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Hey Roger!!!

yea it really shows the hard work u have put in allthrough...V r proud of u...Congrats on ur 80th win of d season n obviously all the other wins too...Keep playin gud n u r a true champion...glad dat im alive to watch a player like u...All
Neyz
10/21/2006 | 12:42 PM
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Go Go Go mr federer!!!! luv ya budyy.....i noe ur gona beat nalbanidan......u were awsum on da court yesterday!!!!
GSFed
10/21/2006 | 12:17 PM
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Roger,
You can do it. Stay focus and hungry. Wish you great serves and shotmaking tomorrow. Beat Nalbandian!
All the best, blessings !
Lisssa
10/21/2006 | 12:04 PM
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GOOOO Roger!!!!


We believe in you, you are amazing, how can you do it, all the time so damn good :D:D

I have fingers crossed for you, as all your fans :D ;)

This tournament is yours, go for it!!!


Good Luck!!

Kind regards,

Lisssa
awee
10/21/2006 | 11:39 AM
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Dear Roger

I am not boring to say " Congratulations on your victory" It's not easy to get each victory.Each opponent improved his playing very well, such as Soderling with his incridible serve and Ginepri with his touch
sadhu
10/21/2006 | 11:38 AM
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Wel done Roger. Yet another nice record. Your hard work is bearing fruit. please keep it up not forfgetting your sportsmsnship. I get very disappointed when talented players lose their head in trivial thing. As usual just think of the next match and nothi
anne-catherine.possa@romandie.com
10/21/2006 | 11:33 AM
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Dear Roger

I am not boring to say " Congratulations on your victory" It's not easy to get each victory.Each opponent improved his playing very well, such as Soderling with his incridible serve and Ginepri with his touch
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