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Roger in semis after |five-set thriller

05.06.2012 | Tennis, Starseite 1

Roger came back from two sets down to win his quarter-final match against Juan Martin Del Porto 3-6, 6-7(4), 6-2, 6-0, 6-3 today to reach his record-tying 31st Grand Slam semi-final.

"I knew Juan Martin's knee was bothering him and was trying to finish the rallies quickly," said Roger. "I knew it would be a big fight today."

Roger did not seem in form in the opening set, simply committing too many errors. In the second set, he found into the game but eventually dropped the set in the tie-breaker (4-7). Then, he shifted another gear and started the third set with an early break when Del Potro double-faulted. After that, del Potro seemed to be struggling with a knee injury, his ability to move becoming gradually worse. Roger later converted his second match ball after 3:14 hours secure a spot in the semis - where he will play Novak Djokovic.

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VeronicaV
06/08/2012 | 07:42 PM
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Tuna4444:

Roger still play just for tennis. It's simple as that.
I his way of being, to live, to breathe.

But I see that it's so hard for you to get ... and do not know at all, but not at all Roger.
abirien1
06/08/2012 | 07:32 PM
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federer majestueux même dans la défaite
judyyyyy
06/08/2012 | 07:32 PM
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Roger i am soooo sad , i thought that you would win the match because novak is not playing good enough & i am sure that he will lose in the final .
I just wanted you to win to gain points to be number one again because you are the only one who deserves this record , please try hard to get it u still have the chance , do it pleaseeee
Now forget the french open and prepare yourself for wimbledon
best wishes , jesus bless you and all your family
Tuna4444
06/08/2012 | 07:31 PM
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What have I done to you ADI ? I am just realistic and I am sad just as you are. And to RULOS: Roger is not playing to win masters tournaments. In this stage of career, only winning GS matters to him. For his standards this is bad. You will see how he will be dissapointed.
VeronicaV
06/08/2012 | 07:31 PM
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Aproape ca cea de la R.Garros ...

:) Ai un PM.
Ma enerveaza la culme cei care nu stiu despre ce e vorba !!!
rogerpete25
06/08/2012 | 07:31 PM
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Maybe the previous match took its toll on you. Anyway, Djoker has a better chance of beating Nadal (mentally). I didn't want Nadal to beat you and have to watch you cry again. Nadal has to be beaten or he will catch your slams record.
You have a chance a Halle.
jovee
06/08/2012 | 07:29 PM
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Its so long to see one of the worst plays of urs ...
I usually hate to keep negative comment on u roger !
But for first time I cant stop my dissapointment ..
Your game was going low year by year !
Its tough time for u !
But Again I cant stop loving u roger ..
I strongly hope u will work hard and get back to ur best !
Aim for London olympics and of course Wimbledon !
adi1008
06/08/2012 | 07:29 PM
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Veronica...cum e vremea la Campulung?
SuiSuiFederer
06/08/2012 | 07:29 PM
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But then again, semis is not a bad spot to be into, we just want more as you want too, I still believe that. You wil succeed somehow this year I hope , wimbledon, us open, olympic and yet again london finals. Ooh Roger, we are sad with you too....
Take a rest and train well again and find yourself again, superstrong, you still have it
Roger forever
rulos
06/08/2012 | 07:26 PM
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Tuna...I dont think you have seen much tennis...but just remeber that this year he has won 4 tournaments including 2 masters....more than most players get in their lifetime...doesnt sound like he should retire...try to be objective!!
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