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Still to drop a set!

03.06.2007 | Tennis

Roger matched John McEnroe's record streak of 11 straight-set wins in Grand Slam matches by beating Mikhail Youzhny 7-6 6-4 6-4 to reach the French Open quarter-finals today.

 

John McEnroe had set the best mark in the Open era in 1984 from the second round at Wimbledon through to the U.S. Open quarter-finals. “It was not easy. But I stayed totally calm,” Roger commented and added: “I don’t know why, but the fans here are supporting me in a great way”.

 

Roger turned on the style after a sluggish start today to extend to 10-0 his perfect record against Russia's Youzhny, seeded 13th here. "He's dangerous on every surface, he moves well, and I knew I had to be careful. He challenged me at first and I had to stay calm and react, which I did. I'm pleased with my match,” Roger said after the encounter, lasting two hours and 25 minutes.

 

He next meets Spaniard Tommy Robredo, seeded ninth. Roger clearly leads the head-to-head 7-0. He also beat Robredo on his way to the Australian Open title 2007.

Rafael Nadal will play his next round against Lleyton Hewitt – certainly a match to look forward to – on Monday.

 

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ningli
06/05/2007 | 03:28 PM
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So great Roger
keep going
Go Go Go
i love you
xxx
kuetschuek
06/05/2007 | 12:06 PM
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Congratulations, well done!

We are always relieved when you win in 3 sets :)
even if that means a shorter time of watching you play :(
But maybe longer matches (next 2) could be a good training for the dreamed final? (not only physically but mentall
pepi_mac
06/05/2007 | 11:52 AM
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Dearest Rogy,

You are certanly trhe best of all! Keep on winning and nobody could take your place as no.1 in the world! I believe in your abilities to beat even Rafa on his surfice in Roland Garos, because now I am SURE that the trophy will be in your
Cleocat
06/05/2007 | 11:18 AM
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I read Hewitt said you won't beat Nadal. He said conditions favour Nadal. I say like you said last year. No-one is invinsible, not you nor Nadal. If Nadal is invinsible then why bother with the French Open. Why not give him the trophy on day 1? You came
Solveig
06/05/2007 | 09:51 AM
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Dear Roger,

I always impress in every matchs you play. I do hope that you will be able to reach your goal at Roland Garros. I am looking forward to seeing you raising up the trophy as a champion.

With all mine and my family support
Inky
06/05/2007 | 09:34 AM
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ROGER!!!

You're doing wonderfully well. We're so happy for you! Keep up the good work, but don't put too much pressure on yourself! You're the best! Couldn't ask for any better no. 1 player in the world. (",)

Lovelots,
MJ
shan_khan
06/05/2007 | 08:01 AM
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keepp on rolin man
fedfan_22
06/05/2007 | 06:48 AM
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c'mon roger, wishing u all the best for your match against robredo 2day, but u don't need it since you pawn him 7-0, but do be careful, and i just hope that you can get through canas or davydenko on thursday or friday, hes a tough player and he has given
jwhitaker
06/05/2007 | 05:49 AM
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Congratulations , it was an awesome win!!!! Best of luck against Tommy Robredo. I get up to see you play Tuesday at 6:30 not to bad. I work at night so not much sleep but to see you it's worth it. Have you drop Nike's gear? You are not wearing Nike's
kensha
06/05/2007 | 05:43 AM
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How I really wish I could watch your matches LIVE... but at least I stay updated on your site and at rolandgarros.com as well..... CONgratulations!!!!!

Keep it up!!! as always..... nyahahaaaa...


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