days when the players stepped onto Court Philippe-Chatrier. That could have proven costly as Djokovic seemed to find his range in the next game.The Serb went back to basics – simply not missing, something that he did a lot better than Federer in 2011. Maybe this...Hey Sue, thanks for your comment. On the next point, Federer took control with three consecutive forehands and out of nowhere he was up 0-30 on Djokovic's serve.The crowd, cheering louder than for some time, began sensing that this could be the moment that decided the match. He saved two match points, but he had still one left to face. The voice of Simon Reed, Eurosport's commentator, emphasized the emotion that tennis fans all across the globe were feeling the 3rd of June, 2011 – that they had just witnessed a battle of classic proportions.
The highly anticipated semi-final between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal – their first meeting at Roland Garros since the 2011 final – will be the first match to … It's one of my most beautiful dreams," said Nadal,"Congratulations to Rafa for having won the tournament once again. But the favourite in everyone's mind was Djokovic, who was riding a 43-match winning streak dating back to late 2010 when he lost to Federer at the World Tour Finals in London.Djokovic hadn't played for four (!) Federer edged Stan Wawrinka in a … He erased a breakpoint with an ace down the middle in the first game of the second set and went on to break Djokovic to go up 3-1 after the Serb's forehand approach clipped the net with such force that the ball went behind the baseline.The net cord not being on his side wasn't Djokovic's only trouble, though. Well, the reasons are many, and each one of them too important to leave out. The 24-year-old covered his face with his white shirt, pearls of sweat dripping down. He had been playing terrific during the first five matches at the tournament, not losing a single set. Federer, who was really feeling the ball at this stage, kept knocking on the door and earned an additional four breakpoints. And when the Serb hit a backhand into the net on set point at 6-5, Federer let out yet another scream – this time filled with joyous relief… and perhaps a little bit of belief. Größte Überraschungen des Turniers waren Juan Ignacio Chela und Fabio Fognini, die als ungesetzte … And Djokovic won convincingly, not losing a single set in the two Masters finals in Madrid and Rome just weeks before the French Open. I am not sure if it is lame vir...I am soooooo loving Nick :) He is one of the few people that...Oh and isn't USO for the one who… just shows up?? 2 in the world, got himself back to 30-30 he celebrated, letting out a scream while clenching both fists.At the beginning of this fourth set John McEnroe, sitting comfortably in the commentating booth had begun talking about an upcoming fifth set, as if a Federer win in four sets was an impossibility. But this was still a clutch performance from the then 16 time Grand Slam champion. When the Serb, back then ranked No. But Federer would prove clutch that evening as he erased both of them. In the first game, he hit a beautiful inside out forehand to get to deuce. A laser-like forehand that Federer, who was in a good position, could barely get his racquet on. Art comes in many forms and shapes, but in the sporting world, few athletes can hold a candle to the pure genius of Roger Federer.In tennis, though, genius is sometimes not enough. The withdrawal meant that Djokovic had earned his 43In the first point of the match, the Serb sent his signature shot, the backhand down the line, long. But as history would have it, Djokovic would have the last laugh that season.In the US Open three months later, the Serb got his revenge, saving two match points in the comeback of the season in the semi-final against Federer. The racquet guided the ball down the middle, out of Djokovic's reach.Djokovic's five amazing months had come to an end – 41 unbeaten matches in 2011, 7 titles to his name. With Nadal’s long-time rival Roger Federer already ruled out of the tournament as he recovers from knee surgery, the US Open will mark the … By Piers Newbery BBC Sport at Roland Garros. 0 11 minutes read.
He hadn't even reached a Grand Slam final in over a year.
I am not sure if it is lame vir...I am soooooo loving Nick :) He is one of the few people that...Oh and isn't USO for the one who… just shows up?? But more than anything else, this was a match for the ages: Filled with exquisite shot-making from two of the greatest players in the modern era – and all of that with history on the line.As Reed put it, it was indeed the match of the year.Looks like Nadal decided to defend his title.