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[kskate2]

DF from Fed gives Radek 4 SP's

 

[kskate2]

Even after a Novak-like OH in the net, Radek takes the breaker 7-4. We're heading for the decider where Radek will serve first.

 

[Kieran]

I'm not watching this match but Roger seems to have gone off the boil after the first set. What's happening? He shanking a few?

 

[kskate2]

More absurd volleys and Radek breaks for the early lead 2-0

 

[Riotbeard]

I'm not watching this match but Roger seems to have gone off the boil after the first set. What's happening? He shanking a few?

Agreed, any more info for those of us unable to watch?

 

[kskate2]

Fed gets a few returns in play and breaks back 2-1

 

[kskate2]

For those who aren't watching, yes a few shanks and far too many 2nd serves cost him the breaker.

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

Roger down 2 BPs again after a shank. Stepanek is trying hard and Roger is not sharp at all.

 

[kskate2]

He comes up w/ 3 good serves to get out of trouble. 2-2

 

[Moxie]

And now he has 3 break points.

 

[kskate2]

Radek broken at love. Fed looks to be in command again 3-2

 

[Kieran]

Fedfans sit back down and take a sip of a cool drink. The match seems to have turned and now you'll see some fancy shots...

 

[kskate2]

Yes Kieran, to all his fans, Fed has won 4 games in a row after being down 0-2 and has all the momentum.

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

Roger might pull this off but I am so impressed with Radek. Fit as a fiddle, giving his all...good for him.

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

Roger gets broken again...this match is just draaaaggiiiinnnggggg...

 

[Moxie]

Stepanek is a crafty veteran.

 

[nehmeth]

Seven minutes into the match Novak is up 3-0. Looking sharper tonight.

edit: Much sharper.

 

[kskate2]

^^ I think he just needed to extract those cobwebs yesterday.

 

[GameSetAndMath]

Roger might pull this off but I am so impressed with Radek. Fit as a fiddle, giving his all...good for him.

and he is 35 years young.

 

[Kieran]

Hey Pavlik,

Do you have a vid of last years French Open semi between Rafa and Nole? Can't find it anywhere, myself... :nono

Cheers!