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Not a good start

10.11.2008 | Tennis

Roger did not catch a good start at the Masters Cup today, losing 6-4, 4-6, 3-6 to France's Gilles Simon in his first round-robin match.

 

Our champ was sublime in the opening set but lost his way in the next two as Simon took control. Simon, who got his ticket for the season finale when world number one Rafael Nadal withdrew injured, targeted our top seed's backhand with his powerful groundstrokes and sealed his reward with an ace after just over two hours. It was Roger's 14th defeat - and second to Simon - this season. A year ago, Roger faced the same scenario, facing a defeat against Fernando Gonzalez, but then came back to clinch his second consecutive title and fourth overall.

 

In the second match of the day Andy Murray plays Andy Roddick.

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sheleo
11/12/2008 | 03:08 PM
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Bravo, Roger!

Rogerholics, Koenig and Goodall said that Rog was in third place in the red group behind Furry and poussin-- does that make any sense or am I missing something?

Rog lost in three sets to Simon, won in two against the Worm. Simon lost
jennysmith
11/12/2008 | 03:04 PM
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Well done Roger you whipped the worm!!!
we didn't see the end as the live streaming stopped :-( it was quite a tough game with some excellent shots by both players.... and now get some rest and good luck against the wolfman!
kuuki
11/12/2008 | 03:04 PM
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Congrations Champion of champions just take rest Insha Allah u will be the winner as usual.
marycorbin
11/12/2008 | 03:03 PM
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Hi Fans,

Whew! Nice win. I think this is Roger playing his way into the tournament. Makes sense, given lack of practice due to his tender back. Looking good.

Despite the break of Roger's serve in the next to last game, Rudolph announced Roger
JEUX-SET-MATCH
11/12/2008 | 03:03 PM
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CONGRATULATION ROGIE
YOU SHANGHAIED THE WORM!!!
Beautiful BH, FH, serves and great volleys, the all package.
Thank you Rogie

flat-return
11/12/2008 | 03:02 PM
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radeck gave everything. I am so happy he didnt have time to start kissing the tennis court.Let's teach murray a new tennis lesson.
Mitz
11/12/2008 | 03:02 PM
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I really thank all you fans for the play by plays on Roger's game today with the Worm. I simply could not find any link that would work. However I will get to see it later today on FSN. You guys are wonderful!!!!!!!!Good Luck Roger my dear in your next ma
tuluta
11/12/2008 | 03:02 PM
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*** Thank you, all ROGERHOLICS to watching together our Roger
TriniMum127
11/12/2008 | 02:58 PM
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BRAVO, ROGER!!!!

You made it a little tougher than it should have been, but triumphed in the end.

I had to watch live scores for the last three games.

It will be tough against Furry, but playing against Steps may be good for you. He usually disr
boting
11/12/2008 | 02:57 PM
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well done roger go and rest your body
and mind we are proud of you
hope your back will be ok
for the rest of the week
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