Roger wins Quarterfinal round
VICTORY!
Roger whips ass all over Andy R in his quarterfinal win today. (Did I say that with too much complete and total gleeeeeee? Sorry!)
speaking of asses, but in a good way...
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I haven't seen much praise for Roger in the media lately, so this wrap up article was especially nice to read.
MADRID, May 15 (Reuters) - World number two Roger Federer survived a gritty Andy Roddick fightback to beat the American sixth seed 7-5 6-7 6-1 and advance to the semi-finals of the Madrid Open on Friday.
The Swiss maestro mixed up his game beautifully against the big-serving Roddick in the first set and clinched it with an exquisite drop shot.
He had chances to break for a 5-4 lead in the second but Roddick held on and stormed back from 3-0 down in the tie-break, helped by one scorching forehand winner, to take the match to a deciding set.
Federer suddenly found a higher gear and three stunning passing shots set up a break in the second game.
He played an extraordinary shot from the baseline between his legs with his back to the net to keep himself in one rally, saved a break point in game five and broke again the following game.
Roddick saved three match points before sending a return long on a Federer second serve to put the Swiss through to face the winner of the quarter-final later on Friday between fourth seed Andy Murray and fifth seed Juan Martin Del Potro.
Federer, who has yet to win a title this year, had never faced Roddick on clay before and improved his record against the American to 18 wins and two defeats.
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Roger whips ass all over Andy R in his quarterfinal win today. (Did I say that with too much complete and total gleeeeeee? Sorry!)
speaking of asses, but in a good way...
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I haven't seen much praise for Roger in the media lately, so this wrap up article was especially nice to read.
MADRID, May 15 (Reuters) - World number two Roger Federer survived a gritty Andy Roddick fightback to beat the American sixth seed 7-5 6-7 6-1 and advance to the semi-finals of the Madrid Open on Friday.
The Swiss maestro mixed up his game beautifully against the big-serving Roddick in the first set and clinched it with an exquisite drop shot.
He had chances to break for a 5-4 lead in the second but Roddick held on and stormed back from 3-0 down in the tie-break, helped by one scorching forehand winner, to take the match to a deciding set.
Federer suddenly found a higher gear and three stunning passing shots set up a break in the second game.
He played an extraordinary shot from the baseline between his legs with his back to the net to keep himself in one rally, saved a break point in game five and broke again the following game.
Roddick saved three match points before sending a return long on a Federer second serve to put the Swiss through to face the winner of the quarter-final later on Friday between fourth seed Andy Murray and fifth seed Juan Martin Del Potro.
Federer, who has yet to win a title this year, had never faced Roddick on clay before and improved his record against the American to 18 wins and two defeats.
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