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While Maria Sharapova led a stampede of Russian women into the last 16 of the French Open on Saturday, their hopes of a men’s champion vanished when Nikolay Davydenko fell victim to a stunning Ivan Ljubicic …
Roger Federer is gaining momentum in his bid to win that elusive French Open title. The top-ranked Swiss beat Mario Ancic 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 Saturday to reach the fourth round at Roland Garros for the sixth time. It’s the only Grand Slam tournament he has yet to win. Federer struggled at times in the first two rounds, but quickly seized control against Ancic.
Roger Federer faces a stern test of his French Open credentials on Saturday when he meets an in-form Mario Ancic in the third round.
InterviewThursday, May 29, 2008After win over
Q. It was a different match after that first set. What changed?
ROGER FEDERER: Yeah, I mean, conditions were tough. Obvious
Triple champion Rafael Nadal and the man whose ambitions he has thwarted each time in winning those titles, Roger Federer, both made smooth progress into the third round at the French Open today.
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal showed what they can do when challenged. The two highest-seeded men at the French Open had tougher-than-expected first sets Thursday, and both responded by reeling off game after game to move into the third round. Although Federer wasn’t broken, he lost the first set in a tiebreaker before beating Albert Montanes of Spain 6-7 (5), 6-1, 6-0, 6-4.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 PARIS: Roger Federer has challenged Swiss compatriot Stanislas Wawrinka to cement his stunning rise into the world top ten and prove he belongs to be living in such exalted company.
Roger Federer made a winning return to the French Open, the only Grand Slam title that has eluded him.
It’s not easy to stand in the shadow of Roger Federer. Ask any tennis fan to name a Swiss player ranked in the top 10, and almost everyone will give a quick answer: “Federer.” But Stanislas Wawrinka has also …
Top seed Roger Federer is due to get his French Open campaign underway this afternoon.
