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Roger vs Rafa in Monte-Carlo Final

21.04.2007 | Tennis

Roger will meet two-time defending champion Rafael Nadal in a repeat of last year’s final at ATP Masters Series Monte-Carlo on Sunday.

 

He recovered from a slow start to beat No. 16 seed and former two-time champion Juan Carlos Ferrero 6-3, 6-4. He fought back from a 3-1 first set deficit by winning seven games in a row on a sun-drenched day at the Monte-Carlo Country Club. He sealed his seventh career win in ten meetings over Ferrero in one hour and 25 minutes.

 

"I think I'm playing good in defense and offense. I'm returning pretty good. Usually for me for some reason that's the hardest part on clay. Should be the easiest because the surface is the slowest, but I've always had issues early on in the clay court season where I just feel that my returns weren't good enough. But I feel good and I feel like I have options to play on clay. My serve is coming along nicely, too. So, yeah, I'm happy the way I'm playing, " Roger said.

 

Roger, who will attempt to win his third title of the year, will next meet Rafael Nadal. The world number two and claycourt king defeated 10th seed Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic 6-0 7-5 in Saturday's semi-finals.

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Sixstars
04/22/2007 | 04:35 PM
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Don't lose confidence.u make a good start,be careful next time,avoid unforced errors...
snowdrop
04/22/2007 | 04:35 PM
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Dear Roger,
I'm so sad because of this match!
However, you evotuted a lot on your play on clay so congralulations! Don't be sad, you played well but, of course always it can be better!
Now, when I'm writing this message I have tears in my eyes but I'm
Lorger
04/22/2007 | 04:34 PM
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Dear fans,
I am writing to you because of my, I think, normal expection that Mr. Federer do not read our post - so why can we discus of what is happening, why Mr. Federer do not belie in himself as we others obviously do?
Trulyrogerholic
04/22/2007 | 04:32 PM
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No worries Roger, as I said in my last post, you will win in Rome as long as you believe! Anyway, the most important right now is Roland Garros. Come On! By the way, to all of the other Federer fans, we have to give Roger a little more space! He is trying
Rogergal
04/22/2007 | 04:30 PM
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Roger, you know I love you but what is up with you? You played awful today. Its like you are afraid of Nadal. I know you can't win all the time but your effort was totally missing. You had no energy and aggression. That's not good. Also you are gett
vippe
04/22/2007 | 04:28 PM
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Don't be too upset! Regard it as practice for RG , one more in Rome! We , the fans, support you,win or lose.That's life. Keep practising and smiling.
Best wishes.
punwilai
04/22/2007 | 04:25 PM
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Dear Roger
I am so sorry with you.Congraturation for Rafa.Don't worry about it you do the best.this clay season is not for you.next tournament you must be the champion.good luck.
cesardba
04/22/2007 | 04:20 PM
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Dear Rogerer,

What's up with you? You play well today, but not enough to beat Nadal. Seems that you are playing without fun. You just accept the Radal's game.

You do not win everything, but you need to play with more energy, like Nadal have played.
musicman
04/22/2007 | 04:18 PM
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I'm confused. last year Monte Carlo was 3 out of 5. why is this year 2 out of 3? oh well. it's only the first clay tournament. don't despair Federer fans. Roger is #1.
leelanuch
04/22/2007 | 04:18 PM
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My dear Roger,
whether you win or loss
I and all your fans will be always with you.
So try agian in the next tournament.

with all my love
' nuch, Bangkok Thailand
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