Federer, a false note in the score – Le Figaro

The Swiss squandered a set before winning 7-5, 6-7 (9), 6-2, 6-4 (in 3:09) against Russian Dmitry Tursunov.

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After four set points (three at 6-5, then in the tiebreak after leading 4-1) Roger Federer has unleashed the second set of her third round against Dmitry Tursunov (seeded 31). In an edition that enjoys bowling with seeded (Switzerland’s Stanislas Wawrinka # 3, Kei Nishikori of Japan and No. 9 Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov No. 11 but also the American Serena Williams, No. 1, China’s Li Na, No. 2, the Polish Agnieszka Radwanska, No. 3, Denmark’s Caroline Wozniacki, No. 13), the match took another intensity. It will eventually for Switzerland as a warning.

I was frustrated after losing the second set

– Roger Federer

If wind, cool temperatures and moisture making heavy earth have contributed to the carnage that stirs tables, Federer was able to regain his balance. On leaving the court, Switzerland (seeded No. 4) has been entrusted to the angels “He has a great game, with great shots, even if it has been dropped late in the game, it remained dangerous. I was frustrated after losing the second set. I am relieved, happy to be in the next round. Missed opportunities? I tried to stay calm. It’s pretty simple, even if it is complicated in the head. “

Federer (33 years), the obstacle, once again enriches his legend. So he reached for the 10 ^th consecutive time the 8th finals of all Grand Slam tournaments. Settling in 8th finals of the Internationaux de France for 12 ^th time, the Swiss legend Guillermo Vilas also clears (this 11 times). Stunning. In the next round, seeded No. 4 will cross Ernests Gulbis of Latvia (No. 18), which dismissed the Czech Radek Stepanek (6-3, 6-2, 7-5). Against an opponent that Switzerland has 2 successes to 1 (2-0 on clay). “ Gulbis has a superb service, its very simple reverse works well, year after year, he moves better. He increasingly envious because he has a great game It can make a big thing, it can be very strong against the best. He believes in him, I’m happy to play this game , “says Federer.

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