Madrid Masters Final - Final Thoughts

I watched the Roger vs. David Nalbandian match today and it was still painful even though I knew the outcome. Roger did play well--it was just the unforced errors and the fact that Nalbandian was playing his best that killed him. It was 6-1, 3-6, 3-6 meaning that Roger was broken three times. In what world is Roger broken three times? I'm stunned. I think he was too. In the second set the announcers said that Roger was so superior that there was simply no one out there to challenge him. Thanks for cursing the guy!

How cool was it that David ran into the stands to hug his crew when he won? I teared up.

Roger Loses Madrid Masters Final to Nalbandian

I haven't watched it yet but everyone knows what happened. Nalbandian is unconscious right now! I'll post more later. This combined with the Indians losing their World Series berth is really taking a toll on me.

Roger takes out Kiefer, Heads to Final to face Nalbandian

Roger beat Kiefer 6-4, 6-4 in what the announcers deemed a less than entertaining match. I don't know what they were watching. First of all, the players giggled at some of the antics of the ball girls who were dressed in noticeable Hugo Boss outfits. And second, Kiefer and Roger both had a good deal of amazing slices that made the crowd gasp. Plus Roger had 10 aces!

Roger was in such control that he always won his serve quickly and then the majority of the time sent Kiefer into deuce on his serve. We never doubted Roger would win. I don't think even Kiefer did.

Roger Beats Lopez and Heads To Semis

Spain was 110% behind her man, Feliciano Lopez when he faced Roger in the semi-finals of the tournament. Wearing the same shirt I've seen Rafa and James Blake in (why can't Nike just make a few more shirts so each players gets his own? Maybe the players aren't opposed to sharing in the locker room), he was overwhelmed by the no. 1 seed 7-6(7-4), 6-4. Lopez played a heck of a match but Roger was just too good, stepping it up with aces when necessary, pressuring Lopez's backhand and just out-hitting Lopez on rallies. I even saw Roger get a second serve ace! For some reason Mirka recorded the fan's reactions once Roger had won the match. I guess she was thinking that would be better quality than what the Tennis Channel would have. Sheesh!

Roger's in a black polo shirt and gray shorts for the tournament. He looks ravishing as usual.

Roger's In Madrid and Winning!

I didn't realize that the Madrid Masters Tournament would be on the Tennis Channel until today. They show hours upon hours of the tournament! It's in horrible quality but I'll take it. Beggars can't be choosers.

In the first round Roger took out Robby Ginepri 7-6(2), 6-4 and in the second round he faced the dreaded Guillermo Canas. Roger avenged those ridiculous losses from last year by taking the match 6-0, 6-3. It was awesome. Roger was in complete control, dictating the points and making Canas run all over the place. When Canas tried the same strategy Roger would simply glide around the court without a drop of sweat or a gasp of breath, come in a little bit and slam it home. Plus, his serve was deadly. There was no hope for Canas tonight since Roger was at his best after a well-deserved rest. Roger dropped him in only 53 minutes. Love it!