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Roger reaches the final!

08.06.2007 | Tennis

Roger is just one step away! He reached his eighth straight Grand Slam final today with a hard-fought 7-5, 7-6 (5), 7-6 (7) win over fourth-seeded Nikolay Davydenko at the French Open.

 

"It was one of the toughest matches I have ever played,” Roger said after his ninth victory in series against Davydenko. “It was very close and I could just as well have lost in three sets. I am extremely happy with this result.”

 

Roger is hoping to win a first Roland Garros title to become the first man since Rod Laver in 1969 to win the Grand Slam – four consecutive grand slam titles – a feat he acknowledged "would boost my career in an incredible way". Should Nadal win his semi-final it would certainly be the match of the year because of the stakes.

 

"If [Federer] wins the French Open, he'll be the greatest player of all time," said John McEnroe, who knows how much frustration clay can cause. McEnroe, Pete Sampras, Jimmy Connors, Boris Becker and Stefan Edberg are among the grand slam champions who never won the French Open.

 

In beating Davydenko, Roger has reached his eighth consecutive major final, breaking the record he shared with Jack Crawford (1933-34). He has won 27 consecutive grand slam matches, three shy of the record Laver set in 1969-70. Roger’s last loss was the one to Nadal last year.

 

Way to go, Roger!

 

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Elyse_smyls
06/10/2007 | 07:51 AM
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I maybe the last one to say this to you, But Roger, as always GOD BLESS YOU in your game with Nadal. I will try to catch your game later tonight. My prayers are with you always. PRAY, DANCE and SMYLS. GO ROGER!!!! luv u always. Mwaaah
roger-best
06/10/2007 | 07:48 AM
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Roger,

When I think of it, I think it's amazing that each and every of your fan, no matter where they are, no matter what time it is for them when the final gets started, will be watching you, cheering for you and witnessing the potential history in th
microrock
06/10/2007 | 07:27 AM
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All the best Roger. Fight hard and cup is all yours !
scarrillo
06/10/2007 | 07:26 AM
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C´mon master, c´mon. You are the best, show us today.

Santiago.
goozie
06/10/2007 | 07:10 AM
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Roger, the mojo's working! Good luck, Mr. Sunday. I believe in you! You will do it. We'll all raise a glass to "The King of Swing". Go Roger!!!
Sham_sagi
06/10/2007 | 07:07 AM
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Hi Champ,

Congratulations for making it to the final!! My prayers for you today that you,ll take home the trophy. After such an unbelievable journey
to the final, you are already the greatest player
of all time to me. You showed us how much this
mea
peachyraiz
06/10/2007 | 06:59 AM
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this is it roger! i believe in you. this was a very hard fought match. and good luck in the finals... just fight and fight champ! we believe in you!!!
marguarite
06/10/2007 | 06:57 AM
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I feel it in my soul, Roger, you will win.
Y3N
06/10/2007 | 06:55 AM
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Dear Roger,

I know YOU CAN DO IT!!! Stay focus, determined, confidence, healthy, and injury-free! One point at a time, one game, one set, and head on to lift the FO trophy. Please keep your head up no matter what happen. I believe in you and I'll be ch
amriica
06/10/2007 | 06:52 AM
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CONGRATS FOR MAKING IT INTO THE FINAL NOW COME ON YOU CAN BEAT RAFA IN D FINAL COME ON WE ALL KNOW THAT YOU ARE CAPABLE OF DOING THAT LOTS OF LOVE FROM AUSTRALIA














COME ON YOU ARE THE "MASTER" OF TENNIS YOU CAN DO THIS!!!!!!!!!
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