Federer avenges Wimbledon loss, beats Djokovic in Shanghai
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SHANGHAI: Roger Federer avenged a tough loss to Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon final by beating the top-ranked Serb 6-4, 6-4 in the semifinals of the Shanghai Masters on Saturday.
The Swiss star relentlessly charged the net and volleyed with precision, winning 20 of his 35 forays. He also served strongly, firing four aces in a row to win one game in the first set and fighting off the only break point he faced.
Federer was almost out of the tournament in the opening round, saving five match points before beating Leonardo Mayer in a dramatic three-setter.
Now he's into the final with a chance to win his first title in Shanghai – and fourth of the year – against Frenchman Gilles Simon on Sunday.
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Oct 11, 2014 08:30pm
Lets go Roger!
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Oct 12, 2014 11:32am
I dont agree with the title. Avenged a GS final loss by defeating him on ATP master level SF.. Give me a break.
Anyways. good luck Fedex. 1000 points and you have some hope to end the year #1 now.. He has re written tennis history.. Amazing athlete. Nothing but respect :)
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Oct 12, 2014 02:24pm
And this will be his 346th Final Loss?
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Oct 12, 2014 03:02pm
Well played!
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Oct 13, 2014 02:27am
What a great victory by a real champion?
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Oct 13, 2014 10:27am
@Khan
And still he is one shy to clinch golden masters title.. :)
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