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Olympic dream is over

14.08.2008 | Tennis

Roger's bid for his first Olympic singles medal ended today when he lost to James Blake of the United States. Our star was eliminated in the quarter-finals 4-6, 6-7(2).

 

The match began after a rain delay of 3 hours, 35 minutes, and Roger seemed off his game from the start. His forehand was unreliable and he repeatedly struggled to hold serve. Blake earned the first break in the final game of the opening set. On set point, Roger left his feet for a spectacular backhand save that extended the rally, but with his next shot he floated an easy backhand into the net. His shoulders sagging, he was broken again two games later and fell behind 3-0 in the second set. Our champion finally showed life by breaking back in the fifth game and holding the rest of the way to reach 6-all. But Blake played a flawless tiebreaker, while Roger made two unforced errors and popped up a volley.

 

Roger is seeking his first Olympic medal after losing in the singles semi-finals in Sydney and in the second round in Athens. He was scheduled to play a quarter-final doubles match later today with Stan.

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Charlotte91
08/16/2008 | 08:10 PM
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Ciao Roger mi dispiace per il momento che stai passando,ma sono sicura che lo supererai alla grande,perchè tu sei la perfezione del tennis!ti prego,non smettere mai di credere in te stesso!!io sarò sempre con te dovunque e comunque!!ciao eterno numero 1..
Marsy
08/16/2008 | 08:06 PM
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Federer your great in all what you do.. Or wherever you rank. It doesn't matter to me I will always love watching you & support you! This yr hasn't been too good for you, but thats how life/sports r have the bad times but then come great comebacks & on t
scube
08/16/2008 | 07:54 PM
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Here is Roger's Astrological Fortune...very sad but looks like geting true day by day.

Tennis Federer & Nadal From: Marjorie. (09 Jul 2008 08:30):
Roger Federer will - or should - retire within the next year as Saturn moves into his 1st house pulli
Nidaa
08/16/2008 | 05:20 PM
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Hi baby;
never mind' it wasn't that important, every one knows who u r, u don't need to proof it, I was chearing for u all the way to the end.
to me u r my number one star.
imaginis
08/16/2008 | 04:24 PM
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You are still the best ever. No one can equal the grace and elegance and pure class you show on the court. Keep well and don't let pressure get to you. Take it easy and know you are the best. Maybe you are pushing yourself too hard. Take some time fo
dariafu
08/16/2008 | 04:04 PM
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Hey Roger,
Just enjoy the tennis like you have always done! It's just a game after all! Looking forward to your next game and many more to come!
Cheers!
daria
andrerruiz
08/16/2008 | 04:02 PM
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Federer,

Peter Lundgren is the certain name for your return.

Think about this.

good luck in U.S. Open
bi_songhyekyo28
08/16/2008 | 02:08 PM
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I'm so sad after I saw the result of the match. But I and your fans are always, always beside you, Roger...
martina_rf
08/16/2008 | 01:36 PM
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Hi Roger! I'm so sorry for your loss in Beijing...but I really think that playing in that conditions was impossible...it wasn't your fault! You were playing great, but you certainly were not concentrated enough...it was a terrible behaviour of the organiz
M-a-M
08/16/2008 | 01:26 PM
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ROGER-Please Looking Forward….>>>
DO NOT let the past harm u, just learn from them.
It’s Not the end, But it’s time for Your New perform…
We, ur fans, always support u as before…

! Don’t mind some bad guys post bad comments on your web, They’re not
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