Federer Survives Scare by Lopez to Advance at the Madrid Open

May 5, 2011 | By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
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Roger Federer came close to another upset before finally beating Feliciano Lopez in three sets at the Madrid Open, and rivals Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic continued their winning streaks with ease. Federer, beaten by Jurgen Melzer in Monte Carlo last month, saved a match point in a marathon 7-6 (13), 6-7 (1), 7-6 (7) win after three hours.

“It felt like a really quick court out there and as the match wore on the more difficult it got to return Feliciano’s serve,” said Federer. “Obviously I don’t have too much rhythm going into tomorrow’s match with Malisse, a steady baseliner.”


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