The world's no.1 in Tennis, Roger Federer (Switzerland), is on the run again to win another title and be able to prove to the world that he still deserves the top spot in the world of tennis. He joined the ATP Masters Series in Hamburg, Germany where he is seeded as no. 1 for he won the Championship title for this series last 2004 and 2005. He didn't joined last 2006 for some reason that's why he haven't got the title then. Oh, by the way, have I told you that this series happens on a clay court?
Playin on clay court is a much different story for there's someone whose regarded as the "King of Caly Court". This player is none other than Rafael Nadal (Spain), ranked as world's no. 2 in tennis.
Playin on clay court is a much different story for there's someone whose regarded as the "King of Caly Court". This player is none other than Rafael Nadal (Spain), ranked as world's no. 2 in tennis.
This player deserves to be called as King of Clay Court for he has already 78 consecutive wins on clay and still on the count. He had the record since then which serves as his strong ticket for being no. 1 in the tennis world. Well, let's see if Roger Federer will allow this tactics of Nadal.
As of now, let me share to you Federer's ATP Masters Series story since Wednesday for by this time he's ready for the finals! Hmmm...guess first who will be his final match-up?
May 16, 2007 - Wednesday
Juan Monaco from Argentina met Roger Federer during their second round match at ATP Masters Series. Monaco lost in three sets: 3-6, 6-2 and 4-6. Roger struggles to beat qualifier Juan Monaco today in order to reach the third round of the Hamburg Masters.
"It was a hard fought win but maybe that was just what I neede
d," he said after the match. "I've spent more time on the practice courts than in matches lately and I need to pick up as many wins as possible now going into the French Open." he said.
May 17, 2007 - Thursday
d," he said after the match. "I've spent more time on the practice courts than in matches lately and I need to pick up as many wins as possible now going into the French Open." he said.May 17, 2007 - Thursday
Roger has followed Rafael Nadal into the quarter finals in Hamburg with a great performance against Spanish claycourt specialist Juan Carlos Ferrero 6-2 6-3. "I felt very good out there," Roger commented. "I was pumped up and happy. I think the tight match yesterday must have helped."
Our world No. 1 dismantled former world No. 1 and former French Open champ Juan Carlos Ferrero 6-2, 6-3 at Rothenbaum.
May 18, 2007 - Friday
Roger went through a mid-match low before getting his 15th straight win at the Hamburg Masters on Friday, 6-3, 4-6, 6-3, in the quarter-finals over Spain’s David Ferrer. 
By winning in 1 hour 46 minutes in front of a large 10,000-strong crowd, Roger also kept his perfect record against Ferrer. He has won all their seven meetings, but Friday marked the first match in which he dropped a set against Ferrer.
By winning in 1 hour 46 minutes in front of a large 10,000-strong crowd, Roger also kept his perfect record against Ferrer. He has won all their seven meetings, but Friday marked the first match in which he dropped a set against Ferrer.
May 20, 2007 - Saturday
Federer goes up against Spain's Carlos Moya where he won in 4-6, 6-4 and 6-2.Moya was ranked No. 1 in 1999 but has dropped to No. 36. The Spaniard had never beaten Federer in six previous meetings, but gave him trouble early on.
"Today was the day to beat him; I had a feeling I could beat him," Moya said. "But at important moments, he brings out his best." "I felt I was controlling the match," Moya said. "But with Federer, you can't expect to beat him until it's over. I had some break points but he came up with some great shots."
"Today was the day to beat him; I had a feeling I could beat him," Moya said. "But at important moments, he brings out his best." "I felt I was controlling the match," Moya said. "But with Federer, you can't expect to beat him until it's over. I had some break points but he came up with some great shots."
Speaking before Nadal's match was completed, Federer said beating the Spaniard in the final would be a great way to go into the French Open, the only Grand Slam he hasn't won.
"That would surely boost my energy, my motivation and my confidence for the French Open," Federer said.
"That would surely boost my energy, my motivation and my confidence for the French Open," Federer said.
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will resume their rivalry on clay when they square off on Sunday in the finals of the Hamburg Masters. I'm soo excited... can't wait! Go Federer! (.^__^.)
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