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Roger loses 2nd round match

24.07.2008 | Tennis

Top-ranked Roger suffered a shocking loss in the second round Wednesday at the Rogers Masters in Toronto.

 

Playing his first match since dropping an epic Wimbledon final in five sets to Rafael Nadal, our star was upset 2-6, 7-5, 6-4 by Frenchman Gilles Simon, last week's Indianapolis champion.

 

Roger was clearly rattled by the loss, in which he committed four-straight unforced errors to put Simon into a winning position as the underdog took full advantage on his first match point after two hours. "It's important to stay positive," the shattered Swiss star said. "The hard-court season has just started, and we have nine months of it."

 

"It's not the end of the world, but I wish I could have started better," said Roger, a two-time Toronto winner. "I like this event, and I've done well here. I've got to regroup and look forward to the Olympics and the US Open. This is really where I want to win. I have to make sure that I'm ready to."

 

It was the second defeat this season in an opening match for Roger, who went out to Andy Murray in three sets in early March in the first round in Dubai.

 
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07/29/2008 | 10:02 AM
dear roger, very happy to see your pics in Cincinnati, enjoy your tennis!

wish you happy !
07/29/2008 | 09:52 AM
Dear, Roger....

I want you to know that after all you are still the best....we will be always with you,because for us you are still the King of Tennis...

WE LOVE YOU....
07/29/2008 | 08:22 AM
HI KING FEDE ITS OK WE STILL LOVE YOU
& WE DONT WANT YOU TO LOSE THE TOP
& GIVE IT TO NADAL NOOOOO PLZ >> SO NOW YOU MOST DONT LOSE IN CINCY B4
THE SEMIFINALS TO KEEP STAYING ON THE TOP & LET HIM TRAYING BECAUSE THIS IS HIS CHANCE B4 18 AUGUST HE WILL
07/29/2008 | 07:53 AM
Dear Roger and Roger Fans,
The following post in TennisPlanet made me cry and this refelects the thinking and prayer all Roger Fans.
You have no idea how your fans are suffering through this tunnel, the light bulb at the end of which appears flickering.
07/29/2008 | 07:14 AM
****TriniMum127
Sorry, I must have missed your post after Wimbledon re. Nadal's slo-mo tactics!!!! I do hope something will eventually be done about him. Although Roger (the gentleman that he is) says it doesn't "put him off" I'm sure it must do. It de
07/29/2008 | 06:59 AM
Its now or never .roger
Its now or never . roger
Its now or never , roger
Its now or never , roger
( Can u feel this ??????? )
07/29/2008 | 05:38 AM
Hi Roger Fans,

There's a great account of Brittanica's delivery of the Red Envelope to Roger today at the end of his practice session at Cincy--on the Forum, Off-court, RE.

I managed to walk to the practice session about 3 people ahead of Jose and R
07/29/2008 | 04:47 AM
Roger,
Don't think too much.
You are always the best.
Take it easy,and you will be excellent.
07/29/2008 | 04:40 AM
***TriniMum127

It looks like it's a repeat from last year. They scheduled Roger to play during the day in the 'hot sun' all week long and the night time was reserved for American players. Last year I posted a complaint on their website and I might do
07/29/2008 | 04:08 AM
***JenniferAnn - Thank you for the info. I can't understand why Roger is playing during the day and not the evening match.