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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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Amandaaaaaa
10/19/2008 | 04:22 PM
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We should learn to win and learn to lost too, but calm is necessary
;)
Strong!!! Good Lucky man!
Love you
alih
10/19/2008 | 04:22 PM
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I love you Roger.

I watched all your games but unfortunately missed the murray one. I know that you are in tip-top shape and raring to go. I am not disappointed because I know you have come a long way from your illness and thats what matters most.
ningli
10/19/2008 | 04:04 PM
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Roger try again naka susu
i love you
xxxxx
Razvan13
10/19/2008 | 03:16 PM
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good luck for future and im waiting to see you again no 1!
fedexthechamp
10/19/2008 | 03:13 PM
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hi roger,
sorry for ur loss to andy in the semifinals. better luck in basel.go roger go and win it for ur billions of die-hard fans.
angelgwen
10/19/2008 | 03:09 PM
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it was a good match rog... you still showed a very good tennis, with so much poise and beauty... not really a loss there...we're still winners, remember that!!! (",)

"one thing we've got to learn is that no person is better than the other. some are ble
Roger_Federer01
10/19/2008 | 03:03 PM
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Hey Fed,
was a nice match although u lost...U are a legend babe...!U are in the heart of all fans..!U will surely win at Basel..!I am proud of u n proud to be fan of u...!Youngsters should learn frm u as u are the best...!Love Naf..!
Loti
10/19/2008 | 02:39 PM
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Roger, you played a good match.. just this time he was better.. No sweat. You are looking much more like your old self.. 2009 will bring many great Roger Moments, I am sure.

Take care of yourself and enjoy Basel

LOL
Lottie
loulo
10/19/2008 | 02:34 PM
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Hi honey:
It's Really disappointing to lose your Match yesterday, I don't Know what I told you, but you played good in this tournament, and even in this match, but Murray became really really dangerous player and also Simon, you played first set very bri
kaz_27
10/19/2008 | 02:28 PM
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I was initially disappointed that you lost dearest roger, however reading your response to the loss filled me with such pride at being a "federer fan"

You possess the most excellent game of tennis yet in this instance it is your humility and respect fo
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