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Early end in Dubai

03.03.2008 | Tennis

Unfortunately Roger's quest to defend his title in Dubai already came to an end today as he lost against Britain's Andy Murray 7-6(6), 3-6, 4-6. It was his first defeat in the opening round of an ATP tournament since August 2004.

 

"Normally I manage to win such matches. But not today," Roger analised. "One of the big guys had to go out. It's difficult but it could have been worse. It wasn't a bad match but that's the only positive I can take," he said. "I thought I was missing forehands by two or three metres. That's awful. You have it lined up and suddenly it's out which comes as a shock."

 

It is the second time Murray has defeated Roger, with the first in the second round of the 2006 Cincinnati tournament.

 

Next up for our champ is the NetJets Showdown against Pete Sampras next week in New York.

 

 

 

 

 

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Josh23
03/08/2008 | 02:29 AM
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you will win the next tournament and im going to say that i gaurrantee that you will win the Frech open mark my words you will win trust me you are better then that come on do better ok!!!!!!!
rubenn
03/08/2008 | 02:25 AM
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Well, well, well

Roddick beats Nadal and then Djokovic
Good work Andy!!

Great news for roger, take the djokers confidence down a peg or two. He is no Roger, just a fill in till the real thing comes back from vacation.

This flu story doesnt sound
aruehli
03/08/2008 | 02:22 AM
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Just finished reading the NY Times. Now all is understood. Your fans have been bewildered by your un-Federer-like appearance and performance. Gee, we don't blame you for feeling glad you were able to make it through the AO semis. What we wonder is how
x-annabel-x
03/08/2008 | 12:48 AM
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Hey Roger, bad luck. But you can still come back to win next time =]
Make him work as hard as he can and just remember why you're playing.
My tennis team lost today, i'm so annoyed and upset because it was the finals, we were against our clubs other te
allina
03/08/2008 | 12:18 AM
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Don't worry Roger!! We know your worth and this defeat doesn't men a thing to us! Just a bad day! It can happen...Try to relax a bit now and prepare the match against Sampras...Am looking forward to it!
Sadhana
03/08/2008 | 12:15 AM
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Dearest Roger,

I was very sorry to hear that you had been suffering with mononucleosis. It's a hard one to overcome. Do not take any chances because points are not as important as your health. It is a testament to your will power that you made it to th
amizade
03/07/2008 | 10:46 PM
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I CAN'T UNDERSTAND HOW ROGER WILL PLAY
NEXT MONDAY. I HAVE A TENNIS PLAYER FRIEND WHO HAD THIS INFECTION AND STAYED 6 MONTHS WITHOUT TRAINING OR PLAY TENNIS. IT'S VERY DANGEROUS. THE PLAYER MARIO ANCIC AS WELL. I'M VERY WORRIED AND PRAY FOR HIS RECOVERI
Bonzie
03/07/2008 | 10:28 PM
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This is from NYT todays date. No wonder he looked so lethargic & tired during the AO. This all explains it. Lets hope he has got over this & can go back to his winning ways.
"Federer already had been diagnosed with food poisoning prior to the Australian
aruehli
03/07/2008 | 10:05 PM
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Considering what has happened in Dubai, I am beginning to think you are the most brilliant man to ever play the game. Right now, Djoker is completely mindf***ed after his defeat by Roddick. Losing was very smart, Roger.

See you at MSG. You should
kitsu
03/07/2008 | 09:47 PM
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I'm sure that you'll overcome this bad period!!
good luck for the next match>_____-
^kitsu^
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