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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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anne-catherine.possa@romandie.com
08/16/2008 | 01:24 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
vardare
08/16/2008 | 12:36 PM
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I'm so sorry. Don't get too depressed. I belive you.

Love you. <33
yulun
08/16/2008 | 12:32 PM
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Roger,I am very sad to know you lose the 1/4 game.And I also watched you play this game, make ture you have many fauit in this game.So, Ithink you should give up piay tinnis in a short time and don't think about it!you juet need realx and have fun.Just
yulun
08/16/2008 | 12:32 PM
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Roger,I am very sad to know you lose the 1/4 game.And I also watched you play this game, make ture you have many fauit in this game.So, Ithink you should give up piay tinnis in a short time and don't think about it!you juet need realx and have fun.Just
Bmwpower
08/16/2008 | 12:15 PM
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Hey Roger,
I think The Man Up There is going to write up the greatest chapter thats yet to come in your career......Go for the Doubles Gold@ Beijing and focus for the Olympic Singles Gold for London 2012 on your beloved Wimbledon Centrecou
aimeijoy
08/16/2008 | 12:12 PM
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hey ROGER!

GO!! GO!! GO!! dont give yourself too much pressure. guess what? we guys will always Support you, Care you, Love you always! we wil never leave you alone to face those challenge! Winners are always full with confidence! let's give them a Goo
em-em
08/16/2008 | 11:03 AM
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It's okay Roger that you did not go to semis or finals at Beijing Olympic.
You are still my no. 1.
You've made it through in the doubles finals with Stanislas.
I am very happy as I read here in olympic tennis site that you and Stan made through the fin
em-em
08/16/2008 | 11:03 AM
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It's okay Roger that you did not go to semis or finals at Beijing Olympic.
You are still my no. 1.
You've made it through in the doubles finals with Stanislas.
I am very happy as I read in olympic tennis site that you and Stan made through the finals.
em-em
08/16/2008 | 11:02 AM
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It's okay Roger that you did not go to semis or finals at Beijing Olympic.
You are still my no. 1.
You've made it through in the doubles finals with Stanislas.
I am very happy as I read here in olympic tennis site that you and Stan made through the fin
ash002
08/16/2008 | 09:46 AM
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Oh don't worry.Just concentrate on gold for doubles and the US OPEN.U have to win there.
we all support u and we fans love u .
go roger
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