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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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Ravioli
10/18/2008 | 06:05 PM
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No big deal Rog, you'll get him next time! Today was just Andy's day. Congrats on making it to the semis, and good luck in Basel!
With love,
Cara
Steerpike60
10/18/2008 | 06:04 PM
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You are a class act Roger, win or lose. Good luck in Basel.
chloewhite
10/18/2008 | 06:03 PM
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Darling Roger,

I doubt that your read this but...
I'm really sad about your loss, but in the meantime, i know i have to be very grateful for being able to see you play and win many rounds. Today Murray was too good and you were obviously so impressed
vippe
10/18/2008 | 06:01 PM
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No big loss, you won when it really mattered, in US Open! Pleased , that you feel well again , so much to look forward to.
Best wishes.
darrynbianca
10/18/2008 | 05:58 PM
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Thats great Roger, yes Andy is still hungry, (he wants to have all) so, good for himhe got it,,,, anyway thats a super performance too in your side,,, See you in Basel Roger, thats a very nice news that we'll see you again on court next week,,,, WE LOVE Y
blanik90
10/18/2008 | 05:57 PM
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Dear Roger,
dont worry, you player really, really well...
Next time you win:)
Just stay healthy and it will be OK:)
Blanka
yty
10/18/2008 | 05:56 PM
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you have done a gd job and remember that we will support you forever.
:)
Anny-Mary
10/18/2008 | 05:55 PM
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Dear Roger!
You still had a pretty good tournament getting to the semis, so please, don't be too sad! Murray is a very good player, so it's not a big shame to lose to him. Wish you best of luck for Basel!
With love: Annamaria
ash002
10/18/2008 | 05:52 PM
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oh it's so sad but don't worry.

we hope u'll be back next week.

best of luck!!!

now it's good that u'll play in basel. u'll have lots of support
FrancesWei
10/18/2008 | 05:47 PM
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Roger, you did well in Madrid this week, and you became as same as last four seasons. Lost is nothing, the most important is that you can learn the reason why you lose, so that you can win over him in next time, like you in US open. I am sure you can do i
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