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Tennis: Roger Federer was left distinctly unimpressed after he was forced to play the latter part of his second-round win over Thierry Ascione at the French Open in near-darkness last night
Roger Federer did exactly what was expected in the second round of the French Open. If he hadn’t, the 10-time Grand Slam champion would have been even more upset than usual. The top-ranked Federer advanced to the third round at Roland Garros by beating Thierry Ascione of France 6-1, 6-2, 7-6 (8) Wednesday.
Top seeds Roger Federer and Justine Henin both scored straight sets successes to reach the third round of the French Open on a day of few upsets.
Roger Federer overcame some late trouble Wednesday to reach the third round at the French Open, beating Thierry Ascione of France 6-1, 6-2, 7-6 (8). Federer, bidding for a fourth straight major title and a career Grand Slam, broke his unseeded opponent twice to open both of the first two sets. He added another break in the third set.
“After Hamburg, I only practiced, so I think one more day for my back is good.”
Roger Federer passed his first test at the French Open, beating Michael Russell of the United States 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 Tuesday in a match that started a day earlier.
Federer, who is bidding for a fourth straight major title and a career Grand Slam, led 6-4, 4-1 before rain halted play Monday. The top-ranked Swiss star returned to center court with sun breaking through the clouds Tuesday and quickly earned his spot in the second round.
‘Winning in three sets, it’s the perfect beginning,’ Federer said. ‘Over two days, it’s always difficult, with the wind and the changing conditions compared to yesterday. And I didn’t know this opponent. I’m really happy.’ Read more
Champion Rafael Nadal pulled rank over a teenaged pretender and Roger Federer enjoyed a brisk workout when the world’s top two players began their pursuit of the French Open crown.
Tennis: World number one Roger Federer secured a French Open second-round date with France’s Thierry Ascione after wrapping up a straight-sets victory over Michael Russell at Roland Garros
Roger Federer passed his first test at the French Open, beating Michael Russell of the United States 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 Tuesday in a match that started a day earlier. Federer, who is bidding for a fourth straight major title and a career Grand Slam, led 6-4, 4-1 before rain halted play Monday. The top-ranked Swiss star returned to center court with sun breaking through the clouds Tuesday and quickly…
One of the few opponents that can stop world No. 1 Roger Federer, the rain, halted the Swiss’ progress in another rainy display Monday at the French Open.The Swiss led American journeyman Mike Russell 6-4, 4-1 when rain
Venus Williams joined sister Serena in the second round of the French Open today as heavy rain again wrecked the program, stalling Roger Federer’s progress.
