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Roger out in Madrid

18.10.2008 | Tennis

Roger lost to Andy Murray in semifinal in Madrid today. The Scot took revenge for his defeat in the US Open final in September: 3-6, 6-3, 7-5.

 

“I think he's improved at his pace,” Roger said. “First he had to grow up a little bit, become a man; I think he's taken that step well and he seems much more relaxed on the court which I think helps him. He's still fiery, which he's supposed to be. I just think you've got to give the young guys time to learn. It's so much more fun to see them learning.”

 

Roger sealed the first set after a break in the fourth game. It was the first set that Murray had to drop in the tournament so far. Murray responded and clearly took the second set 6-3. In the decider the Scot sent down 10 aces and despite Roger saving six break points, his opponent broke in game 11 and served it out to 7-5.

 

Roger is now off to Basel where he has announced that he will be competing next week.

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pumukli
10/19/2008 | 12:07 AM
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Never mind, Roger, it was a nice tournament!!
You played really well, and I was so glad to see you this week! I missed you! I love you so much :) Good luck next week, and have fun at home! Agnes
aiso
10/19/2008 | 12:03 AM
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Good luck in the next one and try harder next time.

with love
Aiso
ucf
10/18/2008 | 11:52 PM
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before any thing roger .. i love u ..

but lets face it .. u did mistakes very much than before .. there is some thing make your mind bussy that for sure ..

i hope u really come back as always ..
Xime-TriLeq
10/18/2008 | 11:39 PM
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Roger! don't worry! the most important thing is that you enjoy playing tennis like in the US Open remember? i'm sure that you are not yet at your 100%. Come Roger!!! Basel is coming!
Lots of Love
Xime
believe1
10/18/2008 | 11:35 PM
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Getting to the semis of any major event is acceptable..for most mere humans. We are disappointed because it's Rog.

We have to accept reality. The field has dramatically improved, and Rog is a year older, in addition to the degree of setback from the m
just_a_fan
10/18/2008 | 11:34 PM
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Good to see you again play this week Rogie. You were really great, too bad for this last match - oh well - you now know how these guys evolve and learn and maybe you can show them that you can still teach them a thing or two - at least for a few years :).
LuckyLady
10/18/2008 | 11:34 PM
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Roger

Congratulations, for someone that has been ill you have done amazing. I cried for you, because I hate when you lose.

You are open and a honest person, you don't cheat and you don't break the rules. You also wear your heart on your sleeve,
1FedFan
10/18/2008 | 11:18 PM
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Dearest GOAT,

That's OK! Can't win em all!!

Good luck next in Basel!!!

With love, admiration and kind regards,

AAA
abandai
10/18/2008 | 11:13 PM
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all i have to say you did do your best. no regrets. next time better. there is one more master serie in Paris and we will see. Go and play your hometournament. You wiil find a lot of support of home and that is agreat feeling. You are on the rigt step for
Walther18
10/18/2008 | 11:00 PM
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Wat a shock Roger, you played just so incredible last week...

But, a semifinal spot is also an achievement!

I'm looking forward see you winning Basel, and you know I always support you!

So I'm defenitely not disappointed!

Greetings from Hollan
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