SHANGHAI, - Roger Federer cruised into the semi-finals of the Shanghai Masters. Swiss third seed easily through Robin Soderling's block in the quarter-finals on Friday (15/10/10), the player is world number three won straight sets
6-1, 6-1.
And in the semifinal today, Saturday (16/10/10), Federer will meet with one of the original nemesis Serbian, Novak Djokovic. Djokovic, seeded second, also no significant obstacles to qualify for the last four, after winning two straight sets 6-2, 6-3 victory over Spanish player, Guillermo Garcia-Lopez.
Federer, appearing very impressive and aggressive in this fight. In the opening set, the former world number one continues to push his opponent, either from baseline or through interception in front of the net. As a result, winning 16 grand slam titles are only losing one point in the opening set.
Entering the second set, Federer getting the upper hand. Passing a stunning shot, and crosscourt flagship, was unable to make Soderling seen again for stem him. After reaching points in the opening game, the player with the nickname Federer Express aka "FedEx" is doing double break in the second and fourth games, and reap one more point when holding services, for increased his lead to 5-0.
In the sixth game when handling service, Soderling could reduce his catch. However, players who tackle on Federer in the quarterfinals of the 2010 French Open (the only victory over Federer Soderling), unable to continue its rise, due in the seventh game he has to surrender.
Thus, Federer adds a record victory over Soderling. From a total of 15 meetings, Federer winning 14-1.
But in the semifinals later, Federer should be aware of Djokovic, the performance continues to increase. Although Federer's superior head to head 9-6, but in the last three meetings Djokovic won twice, respectively in the final in Switzerland in 2009 and the U.S. Open semifinals last month.
And in the semifinal today, Saturday (16/10/10), Federer will meet with one of the original nemesis Serbian, Novak Djokovic. Djokovic, seeded second, also no significant obstacles to qualify for the last four, after winning two straight sets 6-2, 6-3 victory over Spanish player, Guillermo Garcia-Lopez.
Federer, appearing very impressive and aggressive in this fight. In the opening set, the former world number one continues to push his opponent, either from baseline or through interception in front of the net. As a result, winning 16 grand slam titles are only losing one point in the opening set.
Entering the second set, Federer getting the upper hand. Passing a stunning shot, and crosscourt flagship, was unable to make Soderling seen again for stem him. After reaching points in the opening game, the player with the nickname Federer Express aka "FedEx" is doing double break in the second and fourth games, and reap one more point when holding services, for increased his lead to 5-0.
In the sixth game when handling service, Soderling could reduce his catch. However, players who tackle on Federer in the quarterfinals of the 2010 French Open (the only victory over Federer Soderling), unable to continue its rise, due in the seventh game he has to surrender.
Thus, Federer adds a record victory over Soderling. From a total of 15 meetings, Federer winning 14-1.
But in the semifinals later, Federer should be aware of Djokovic, the performance continues to increase. Although Federer's superior head to head 9-6, but in the last three meetings Djokovic won twice, respectively in the final in Switzerland in 2009 and the U.S. Open semifinals last month.
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