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Roger battles into next round

28.05.2009 | Tennis

Roger survived a bumpy ride today to advance to the third round of the French Open. He defeated José Acasuso 7-6(8), 5-7, 7-6(2) and 6-2.

 

"It was really tough," Roger said. "The first three sets could have gone either way." Roger had to deal with some rather tough moments, not making it easy for himself in the first set, but eventually taking it to a tiebreak where he saved four set points and finally took the set with a dropshot. Our champ was even 5-1 down in the third set but fought back in great manner, saving a set point at 5-2, taking five games in a row and snatching the tie-break in the end. This broke the Argentinian's resistance and Roger scored a neat 6-2 in the final set to win the match.

 

Next up is France's Paul-Henri Mathieu or Spain's Pablo Andujar on Saturday.

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Dutchlady
05/30/2009 | 08:47 PM
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Mitz, you are priceless ;-)!
Mitz
05/30/2009 | 08:46 PM
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I just had a passing thought. Do we really know it is Rafa that Roger will meet in the final? Think about it.
federerworshipper
05/30/2009 | 08:46 PM
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THUMBS UP BABY .. THUMBS UP
THUMBS UP BABY .. THUMBS UP
KISSES BABY .. KISSES

CONGRAT. CHAMPION, ANOTHER THRILLER,
BEAUTIFUL PLAY AGAINST MATHIEU WHO WAS THE BEST THAT I HAVE EVER SEEN HIM ..
I LOVE THE INTENSITY AND THE POWER YOU PUT IN YOUR SHOT
pokah22
05/30/2009 | 08:45 PM
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Trinimum127, I was at the edge of my sit, won't eat nor drink and hoping for a win, finally it came. I am glad he is getting all this tough matches cos he will need it from now on. Mathieu tried everything but fell short. That's what it should be, would h
Mitz
05/30/2009 | 08:44 PM
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Do some of you fans not realize that Roger is playing for his tennis life out there? He means to win this title come what may. We cannot analyse him or advise him. He knows exactly what he is doing. All we can do is watch the most beautiful tennis of our
Taqadus
05/30/2009 | 08:44 PM
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Excellent serving and forehand in the latter stages of the match.Keep going Roger.Djokovic is out.so start preparing for Nadal right from now onwards by working on ur backhand,but keep ur 1st serve up.U r the best.RG surely yours.come on.
tuluta
05/30/2009 | 08:41 PM
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Oh, BRAVO dear Roger. CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Today you fight again like a true champion.
You won and this is most important. Thanks.
I'm proud of you and happy for you.
Goog luck in next round!

Best wishes,

Ewa
lux_lady
05/30/2009 | 08:40 PM
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What's the lowdown on this Tommy Haas character? Has Federer beaten him often in the past - I imagine so. Roger will be off for two days - that's a bit too long.
bilardmen
05/30/2009 | 08:39 PM
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HAIL TO THE KING!!!!!!!!!! GENIUS AT PLAY
boting
05/30/2009 | 08:38 PM
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HAPPY YOU MADE IT FED
AFTER ALL MORE WINNERS THAN U.E
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