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Quite a comeback

12.11.2006 | Tennis

Roger dropped the first set but won 10 of the last 11 games today to begin his Masters Cup campaign over holder David Nalbandian 3-6, 6-1, 6-1.

 

"I had to make him hit some errors - he wasn't doing that at the beginning," Roger commented. He lost his serve three times in a shaky opening set at the Qi Zhong stadium before throttling up his level in dramatic fashion. Ending the year atop the rankings for a third consecutive season, our star broke to start the second set against the Argentine who beat him in five sets at the season wrapup a year ago.

 

Roger  stormed to victory in one hour, 27 minutes, notching nine aces and 30 winners. It was Roger's 13th victory in only his fifth appearance at the Tennis Masters Cup.

 

 

 

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Maryquitecontrary
11/14/2006 | 04:09 PM
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Thrilling match against Roddick. I tuned in during the tiebreak. As usual, you were calm and confident -- a lethal combination. Bravo!
shan_khan
11/14/2006 | 01:04 PM
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grt grt that was close you better watch out
wangli
11/14/2006 | 09:41 AM
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Great performance, Roger!

Your opening match was not easy, but the result came to be good. I'm glad that you finally found out the correct strategy and caught the feeling. Good luck in Shanghai!!!

Your next match will certainly be a battle. But you'
Hamletcito
11/14/2006 | 02:52 AM
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Wow, what a comeback you had Roger. You´re great. David is a big player but you could beat him in a good way.
schoggi_8
11/14/2006 | 02:17 AM
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Hey champion, congratulations!
I was calmly waiting for you to raise the level of your game and turn the match around... I knew you would do it, you always do. "I am so very proud of my hero."
Good luck tuesday against Roddick,
love, Selma
warthog
11/14/2006 | 12:46 AM
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Hi Roger,

Just letting you know that I am rooting for you as usual. You are great as usual, I am taping your matches in Shanghai and enjoy your game so much. Your game is so complete, you are a genius in tennis. Good luck for tomorrow, Roddick and C
mnng
11/14/2006 | 12:26 AM
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Very nice beginning, Mr. Federer. I read the postmatch interview - the person who claimed that Dr. Sigmund Freud was a Swiss was, of course, wrong - Freud was Austrian (1856-1939). The reporter was probably pulling your leg or just plain ignorant.

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senzen
11/13/2006 | 08:26 PM
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sorry to post so late

congrats. good luck in your next game.
redrose1986
11/13/2006 | 07:38 PM
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DEAR ROGER

congratulations,it is so nice to see you again its a good start to you to beat Nalbandia, the match was amazing but i was so worried in the set 1 but in sets after i was so relaxed
best wishes in the next matchs and take care of yourself
Reem
11/13/2006 | 06:52 PM
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Congratulations Roger, well done.
Best wishes for your next match.
Take care
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