Federer Reaches the Semi-Finals in US Open

Roger Federer is moving full-steam ahead. His defeat of Soderling has placed him in the semi-finals. He will be facing Novak Djokovic.


Federer showed his strength right from the start, thrashing Soderling 6-0 6-3  in the first two sets. But Soderling wasn't going to just give away the match. He fought well and got the third set after a tie-break 6-7(6-8), and only lost the fourth set after a close match in a tie-break 7-6(8-6).


There were some tense moments for the crowd, wondering why Federer appeared to be weakening. He did seem to flounder a bit, but in the end his superiority was not in question.







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Nadal - Master of Monte Carlo

It wasn't the most easy win, as Djokovic put up a good fight, but Rafael Nadal has done it again. He has won the Monte Carlo Masters title - and he's now done it five times in succession, the first player to do so.

The King of Tennis, Nadal is like an unrelenting machine. And his prowess is undisputed. Djokovic got the second set, and all credit to him. Nadal just would not give up, and fought a hard third set to clinch the title.

More magic to come, no doubt, in Barcelona and the big event later at the Rome Masters.


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Defending Champion Novak Djokovic Thrashed by Andy Roddick | Indian Wells

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Defending champion Novak Djokovic was taken out of Indian Wells by Andy Roddick in the quarter finals. He was devastated by Roddick 6-3 6-2.

Roddick was on top of the game with consistent paly, while Djokovic succumbed to a series of unforced errors.

Djokovic said he just felt no momentum and this was one of the worst matches he played.

Roddick will face Nadal next. 
It will be worth watching to see if the American can make a break-through to the final. Nadal is feeling a little apprehensive, or so he says. Maybe he's just giving Roddick a little bit of false confidence.

Wimbledon 2008 - First Day

The first day of Wimbledon saw the favourites go through. Roger Federer had a straightforward win against Dominik Hrbaty 6-3 6-2 6-2. Novak Djokovic beat Michael Berrer of Germany 7-5 2-6 6-3 6-0.

Ana Ivanovic thrashed Rossana De los rios 6-1 6-2. Serena William also sailed through 7-5 6-3. Fourth-seeded Svetlana Kuznetsova had a tougher time, with 30 unforced errors, but defeated Mathilde Johansson of France 6-7(5-7) 7-5 6-3.


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Serbian Sweep at Indian Wells Pacific Life Open Finals

A few days late, but as you know the finals of the Pacific Life Open took place on Sunday. In the women's final Svetlana Kuznetsova failed to hold on to her luck and was soundly beaten by Ana Ivanovic of Serbia 6-4, 6-3. Ivanovic's aggressive performance gave little chance to Kuznetsova, though the first set was closely fought. Ivanovic is ranked world's number two.

On the men's side, Novak Djokovic beat Mardy Fish (USA) 6-2, 5-7, 6-3. Fish had deprived Roger Federer the chance to play in the final, but despite his big serves and power play, he couln't maintain the momentum. Djokovic's supporters were all fired up, having witnessed the Serbian victory in the women's final, and this must also have helped Djokovic's motivation.