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Rafael Nadal will take on Novak Djokovic at the 2012 Roland Garros final tomorrow....
Rafael Nadal will take on Novak Djokovic at the 2012 Roland Garros final tomorrow....
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Saturday, June 9, 2012
Nadal Roland Garros Semis Press Conference | June 8th 2012
Nadal Roland Garros Semis Press Conference | June 8th 2012
Q. Of your many memorable matches on this particular court, how highly would that rate amongst your victories, do you think?
RAFAEL NADAL: Today?
Q. Yes, today.
RAFAEL NADAL: Sure was one of my best matches in this court, yeah. I think I played really solid match with not easy conditions out there, a lot of wind.
In my opinion I did almost everything right, because my serve worked very well, changing directions. My backhand was the best day so far today. The forehand, I hit well the forehand during all the tournament. Today wasn’t an exception.
But probably today the only difference is today I played close to the baseline and last day when I came here after the match after Almagro, I say that I would like to play a little bit more closer to the baseline, more inside, than the last match.
I will need to try to beat against the next opponents. I did today. I am very happy; sorry for David. He deserve it. He’s a great fighter. He’s always there week after week.
Sure, it’s very important victory for me, and to win with this result against one of the best players of the moment, one of the best players of the world, is because I did very well. If not, is impossible to win against David like this.
Q. How close to perfection is your game at the moment?
Q. Of your many memorable matches on this particular court, how highly would that rate amongst your victories, do you think?
RAFAEL NADAL: Today?
Q. Yes, today.
RAFAEL NADAL: Sure was one of my best matches in this court, yeah. I think I played really solid match with not easy conditions out there, a lot of wind.
In my opinion I did almost everything right, because my serve worked very well, changing directions. My backhand was the best day so far today. The forehand, I hit well the forehand during all the tournament. Today wasn’t an exception.
But probably today the only difference is today I played close to the baseline and last day when I came here after the match after Almagro, I say that I would like to play a little bit more closer to the baseline, more inside, than the last match.
I will need to try to beat against the next opponents. I did today. I am very happy; sorry for David. He deserve it. He’s a great fighter. He’s always there week after week.
Sure, it’s very important victory for me, and to win with this result against one of the best players of the moment, one of the best players of the world, is because I did very well. If not, is impossible to win against David like this.
Q. How close to perfection is your game at the moment?
Federer Roland Garros Semis Press Conference | June 8th 2012
Federer Roland Garros Semis Press Conference | June 8th 2012
Q. What went wrong during the match?
ROGER FEDERER: I don’t know. I mean, I thought he played well, you know, under tough conditions. Yeah, and I wasn’t able to sustain maybe a solid enough game today, I guess.
That’s about it.
Q. Do you think maybe the weather conditions had anything to do with today’s game turning out the way it did?
ROGER FEDERER: Maybe a little bit now, you know, after the match is over. I mean, the match itself obviously try to use the conditions to your advantage.
But I was struggling, you know, to sort of keep the ball in play, you know, probably long enough, even though I wasn’t hitting the ball poorly. It’s been a tough week for me last couple. Maybe in these conditions today didn’t help me, help the cause, let’s put it that way.
I did have enough chances, so it’s no excuse there. I tried, and it just didn’t work out today.
Q. You had many chances in the second set, 3Love, 42, 54, and the crowd was with you, also. Do you think that if you had won that set it would have been a totally different match or not?
ROGER FEDERER: Yes, I think it would have been, but it’s not. (Smiling.)
Q. You talked about struggling to find your rhythm after a few matches this week. Did you feel any better today? Did you feel you were hitting the ball any better?
Q. What went wrong during the match?
ROGER FEDERER: I don’t know. I mean, I thought he played well, you know, under tough conditions. Yeah, and I wasn’t able to sustain maybe a solid enough game today, I guess.
That’s about it.
Q. Do you think maybe the weather conditions had anything to do with today’s game turning out the way it did?
ROGER FEDERER: Maybe a little bit now, you know, after the match is over. I mean, the match itself obviously try to use the conditions to your advantage.
But I was struggling, you know, to sort of keep the ball in play, you know, probably long enough, even though I wasn’t hitting the ball poorly. It’s been a tough week for me last couple. Maybe in these conditions today didn’t help me, help the cause, let’s put it that way.
I did have enough chances, so it’s no excuse there. I tried, and it just didn’t work out today.
Q. You had many chances in the second set, 3Love, 42, 54, and the crowd was with you, also. Do you think that if you had won that set it would have been a totally different match or not?
ROGER FEDERER: Yes, I think it would have been, but it’s not. (Smiling.)
Q. You talked about struggling to find your rhythm after a few matches this week. Did you feel any better today? Did you feel you were hitting the ball any better?
Djokovic Roland Garros Semis Press Conference | June 8th 2012
Djokovic Roland Garros Semis Press Conference | June 8th 2012
Q. Was it a little difficult to keep your concentration at a level where you wanted today, considering the ebbs and flows of the match?
NOVAK DJOKOVIC: Well, it’s always an effort and it’s always a challenge, you know, to be focused and play, take the maximum amount of your abilities out of these matches.
That is the ask, you know. That is something that you need to do if you want to be a winner at the end of matches against one of your biggest rivals.
Q. The Australian Open final, what recollections do you have of that amazing final now, and what do you draw from that? And also wanted to ask you about the one shot which Rafa mentioned in his press conference, that easy backhand he missed in the final of the fifth set, if you have any recollections of that moment, if you know what I mean.
NOVAK DJOKOVIC: Well, it’s definitely the most exciting match I ever had in my career, you know. The longest for sure. You know, considering the fact that it was a final, it was just incredible historic match to be part of.
Obviously we both wanted to win and win the trophy, and in the end it had to be only one winner. But I thought we played an incredible match. And, yes, he did have his chances. Obviously that backhand that you mentioned, I think it was 32 or 42 up and 3015.
Q. Was it a little difficult to keep your concentration at a level where you wanted today, considering the ebbs and flows of the match?
NOVAK DJOKOVIC: Well, it’s always an effort and it’s always a challenge, you know, to be focused and play, take the maximum amount of your abilities out of these matches.
That is the ask, you know. That is something that you need to do if you want to be a winner at the end of matches against one of your biggest rivals.
Q. The Australian Open final, what recollections do you have of that amazing final now, and what do you draw from that? And also wanted to ask you about the one shot which Rafa mentioned in his press conference, that easy backhand he missed in the final of the fifth set, if you have any recollections of that moment, if you know what I mean.
NOVAK DJOKOVIC: Well, it’s definitely the most exciting match I ever had in my career, you know. The longest for sure. You know, considering the fact that it was a final, it was just incredible historic match to be part of.
Obviously we both wanted to win and win the trophy, and in the end it had to be only one winner. But I thought we played an incredible match. And, yes, he did have his chances. Obviously that backhand that you mentioned, I think it was 32 or 42 up and 3015.
Video: Roland Garros semifinals highlights
Video: Roland Garros semifinals highlights
Enjoy some tennis highlights from the semifinal macthes between Rafa Nadal and David Ferrer and Roger Federer vs Novak Djokovic at the 2012 Roland Garros tennis tournament....
Enjoy some tennis highlights from the semifinal macthes between Rafa Nadal and David Ferrer and Roger Federer vs Novak Djokovic at the 2012 Roland Garros tennis tournament....
Friday, June 8, 2012
Roland Garros Day 14 Order of Play | Saturday, 9 June 2012
Roland Garros Order of Play Day 14 | Saturday, 9 June 2012
Court Philippe Chatrier
3:00 PM Start
Women's Singles - Finals
Sara Errani(ITA)[21] vs. Maria Sharapova(RUS)[2]
Men's Doubles - Finals
Max Mirnyi(BLR)[1] /Daniel Nestor(CAN)[1] vs. Bob Bryan(USA)[2] /Mike Bryan(USA)[2]
Court Suzanne Lenglen
11:00 AM Start
Women's Legends - 4th Round
Martina Navratilova(USA) /Jana Novotna(CZE) vs. Lindsay Davenport(USA) /Martina Hingis(SUI)
Men's Legends Over 45
Mikael Pernfors(SWE) /Mats Wilander(SWE) vs. John McEnroe(USA) /Patrick McEnroe(USA)
Court 2
11:00 AM Start
Men's Legends Under 45 - 3rd Round
Cedric Pioline(FRA) /Fabrice Santoro(FRA) vs. Albert Costa(ESP) /Carlos Moya(ESP)
Girls' Doubles - Finals
Montserrat Gonzalez(PAR)[6] /Beatriz Haddad Maia(BRA)[6] vs. Daria Gavrilova(RUS)[2] /Irina Khromacheva(RUS)[2]
Boys' Doubles - Finals
Andrew Harris(AUS) /Nick Kyrgios(AUS) vs. Adam Pavlasek(CZE)[7] /Vaclav Safranek(CZE)[7]
Photos: Nole vs Roger | Roland Garros semis | Part 2
Photos: Nole vs Roger | Roland Garros semis | Part 2
Check out the second part of our photo galley from the semifinal match between Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer during day 13 of the French Open at Roland Garros ....
Check out the second part of our photo galley from the semifinal match between Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer during day 13 of the French Open at Roland Garros ....
Photos: Djokovic vs Federer | Roland Garros semis | Part 1
Photos: Djokovic vs Federer | Roland Garros semis | Part 1
Enjoy the first part of our photo galley from the semifinal match between Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer during day 13 of the French Open at Roland Garros .... The world number 1 got the win in straight sets and will face Rafa Nadal for the title....
Enjoy the first part of our photo galley from the semifinal match between Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer during day 13 of the French Open at Roland Garros .... The world number 1 got the win in straight sets and will face Rafa Nadal for the title....
Nole beats Roger, sets up Roland Garros final with Rafa
Nole beats Roger, sets up Roland Garros final with RafaNovak Djokovic scored a 6-4, 7-5, 6-3 win over Roger Federer to reach the 2012 Roland Garros final where he will face Rafael Nadal.
Today Federer had 46 unforced errors to Djokovic´s 17.
The Swiss struggled with the wind, and the pressure of having to go for big shots to get anything past his Serbian opponent.
"It was difficult to attack," Federer said. "And being defensive - I could have waited a little. But if I were to do this, I was playing for him. I was not here to play a good match but to win the match, so I had to hit the balls. It was a bit disappointing today."
Photos: Nadal vs Ferrer | Roland Garros Semis | Part 2
Photos: Nadal vs Ferrer | Roland Garros Semis | Part 2
Check out our second photo gallery full of great tennis photos of Rafa Nadal and David Ferrer playing their semifinal encounter at Roland Garros...
Check out our second photo gallery full of great tennis photos of Rafa Nadal and David Ferrer playing their semifinal encounter at Roland Garros...
Photos: Xisca watches Rafa in Roland Garros
Photos: Xisca watches Rafa in Roland Garros
Maria Francesca Perello, aka Xisca, girlfriend Rafael Nadal was spotted watching the Spaniard during his match with David Ferrer at the French Open semisfinal.
Maria Francesca Perello, aka Xisca, girlfriend Rafael Nadal was spotted watching the Spaniard during his match with David Ferrer at the French Open semisfinal.
Roger Federer black and white photos at Roland Garros
Roger Federer black and white photos at Roland Garros
Enjoy these great black and white shots of Roger Federer during Roland Garros...
Enjoy these great black and white shots of Roger Federer during Roland Garros...
Nadal destroys Ferrer in Roland Garros semis
Nadal destroys Ferrer in Roland Garros semisRafael Nadal defeated David Ferrer 6-2, 6-2, 6-1 to reach the French Open final.
"I probably played my best match here at Roland Garros this year," said Nadal. "I am sorry for David to lose like this. He is one of my best friends on the tour and one of the best claycourters. It was a fantastic match for me and I am so happy to be in another final at Roland Garros."
"I think you cannot expect to win a semifinal like this against one of the best players of the world," Nadal added.
Ferrer opened well with a love service game and he more than held his own in the early exchanges. He set up the first two break points of the match in the fourth game, but Nadal saved then and then broke him to love in the following game.
Two games later Nadal produced another love break to take a 5-2 lead and then served out the set.
Photos: Nadal vs Ferrer | Roland Garros Semis | Part 1
Photos: Nadal vs Ferrer | Roland Garros Semis | Part 1
Enjoy the first photo gallery with more than 90 tennis photos of David Ferrer and Rafa Nadal in their men's singles semi final match during day 13 of the French Open at Roland Garros ...
Enjoy the first photo gallery with more than 90 tennis photos of David Ferrer and Rafa Nadal in their men's singles semi final match during day 13 of the French Open at Roland Garros ...
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Watch Djokovic vs Federer at Roland Garros Online Free Video Streaming
Watch Djokovic vs Federer at Roland Garros Online Free Video Streaming
Novak Djokovic faces Roger Federe at the French Open semifinals ... Watch it live and online with free video streaming....Don´t miss this amazing match... Watch it online for free!!!
You can also watch tennis LIVE at TennisTV.com for better quality video streaming, highlights and more...
Order of Play
Djokovic vs Federer (Court Philippe Chatrier)
Friday (8 June) 10:30 (GMT -3)
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Watch Ferrer vs Nadal at Roland Garros Online Free Video Streaming
Watch Ferrer vs Nadal at Roland Garros Online Free Video Streaming
Rafael Nadal will face his countryman and friend David Ferrer at the French Open semifinals ... Watch it live and online with free video streaming....Don´t miss this amazing match... Watch it online for free!!!
You can also watch tennis LIVE at TennisTV.com for better quality video streaming, highlights and more...
Order of Play
Ferrer - Nadal (Court Philippe Chatrier)
Friday (8 June) 08:00 (GMT -3)
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Djokovic vs Federer | Roland Garros Semis Preview
Djokovic vs Federer | Roland Garros Semis Preview
Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer will play for a place at the 2012 Roland Garros final.
As you may know, these two share a special rivalry... In 2011, Nole had a perfect 41-0 record that Federer ended in Paris semis.
During that victory, Federer fired 18 aces, won 77 per cent of his first serve points and made just 17 forehand unforced errors. In his 2011 US Open semi-final loss to Djokovic, Federer hit 11 aces, won 67 per cent of his 1st serve points and made 31 forehand unforced errors.
How Djokovic and Federer compare statistically through the 2012 Roland Garros quarter-finals:
Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer will play for a place at the 2012 Roland Garros final.
As you may know, these two share a special rivalry... In 2011, Nole had a perfect 41-0 record that Federer ended in Paris semis.
During that victory, Federer fired 18 aces, won 77 per cent of his first serve points and made just 17 forehand unforced errors. In his 2011 US Open semi-final loss to Djokovic, Federer hit 11 aces, won 67 per cent of his 1st serve points and made 31 forehand unforced errors.
How Djokovic and Federer compare statistically through the 2012 Roland Garros quarter-finals:
Roland Garros Day 13 Order of Play | Friday, 8 June 2012
Roland Garros Day 13 Order of Play | Friday, 8 June 2012
Court Philippe Chatrier
1:00 PM Start
Men's Singles - Semifinals
David Ferrer(ESP)[6] vs. Rafael Nadal(ESP)[2]
Men's Singles - Semifinals
Novak Djokovic(SRB)[1] vs. Roger Federer(SUI)[3]
Court Suzanne Lenglen
11:00 AM Start
Men's Legends Over 45
Peter McNamara(AUS) /Mark Woodforde(AUS) vs. Mansour Bahrami(IRI) /Thomas Muster(AUT)
Men's Legends Under 45 - 3rd Round
Sergi Bruguera(ESP) /Richard Krajicek(NED) vs. Thomas Enqvist(SWE) /Todd Woodbridge(AUS)
Not Before:3:00 PM
Women's Doubles - Finals
Sara Errani(ITA)[4] /Roberta Vinci(ITA)[4] vs. Maria Kirilenko(RUS)[7] /Nadia Petrova(RUS)[7]
Court Philippe Chatrier
1:00 PM Start
Men's Singles - Semifinals
David Ferrer(ESP)[6] vs. Rafael Nadal(ESP)[2]
Men's Singles - Semifinals
Novak Djokovic(SRB)[1] vs. Roger Federer(SUI)[3]
Court Suzanne Lenglen
11:00 AM Start
Men's Legends Over 45
Peter McNamara(AUS) /Mark Woodforde(AUS) vs. Mansour Bahrami(IRI) /Thomas Muster(AUT)
Men's Legends Under 45 - 3rd Round
Sergi Bruguera(ESP) /Richard Krajicek(NED) vs. Thomas Enqvist(SWE) /Todd Woodbridge(AUS)
Not Before:3:00 PM
Women's Doubles - Finals
Sara Errani(ITA)[4] /Roberta Vinci(ITA)[4] vs. Maria Kirilenko(RUS)[7] /Nadia Petrova(RUS)[7]
Rafa Nadal Roland Garros Photos in Black and White
Rafa Nadal Roland Garros Photos in Black and White
Enjoy these amazing 20 pictures of Rafael Nadal in black and white during Roland Garros....
Enjoy these amazing 20 pictures of Rafael Nadal in black and white during Roland Garros....
Roland Garros Semis: Nadal vs Ferrer Preview
Roland Garros Semis: Nadal vs Ferrer Preview
Rafael Nadal and David Ferrer will battle for a place in the 2012 French Open final... Rafa has a 12-match winning streak on clay against Ferrer and off course is the favorite to win this match and the title.
The 6 times champion has dropped serve only once in the tournament that came in his second round match against Bolelli.
He held serve 60 times while Ferrer won 36 of his 68 return games.
Ferrer has not defeated Nadal on clay since their first meeting eight years ago in Stuttgart, having dropped two meetings this year.
How Nadal and Ferrer compare statistically through the 2012 Roland Garros quarter-finals:
Rafael Nadal and David Ferrer will battle for a place in the 2012 French Open final... Rafa has a 12-match winning streak on clay against Ferrer and off course is the favorite to win this match and the title.
The 6 times champion has dropped serve only once in the tournament that came in his second round match against Bolelli.
He held serve 60 times while Ferrer won 36 of his 68 return games.
Ferrer has not defeated Nadal on clay since their first meeting eight years ago in Stuttgart, having dropped two meetings this year.
How Nadal and Ferrer compare statistically through the 2012 Roland Garros quarter-finals:
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