robin soderling

The Swiss player was pleased today by the level achieved in the finals of the ATP 2010 and a high confidence to be a good candidate to win big tournaments like this one.

The Swiss tennis player Roger Federer was pleased today by the level achieved in the finals of the ATP 2010, which has brought him three wins in two sets-all-and high confidence to be a good candidate, along with Spanish Rafael Nadal, win big tournaments like this one.

"I think, win or not here, I'm one of the major candidates with Rafa and other kids to try to win big tournaments, "said Federer, world number two after beating Sweden's Robin Soderling 7-6 (5), 6-3 and qualify for semifinals.

The winner of the "Masters Tournament" on four occasions (2003, 2004, 2006 and 2007) said he was "happy" to have played today, "a good game, hard and solid" against an opponent who came to the event considered "in good shape. "

Federer confessed that he preferred "not to know the calculations before the meeting," according to which not even the party needed to win to qualify, but noted that only one set could access the next round, which fell a year ago against the reigning champion, Russia's Nikolay Davydenko. "I just wanted to go out there and try to win the game best. Losing is never a solution to try to win a tournament," the Swiss said in a press conference after his third victory in the finals of the ATP, which take place until next Sunday, November 28 at the O2 in London.

Before the "tough weekend awaits, Federer expressed his joy at being able to qualify quickly and without wear on the track:" That's why I'm so happy, because in all three games, won two sets and not waste energy. "

On the other hand, the second best player in the world at the moment, the Swiss Roger Federer, said today that he was "very pleased" to know, finally, in person, former Argentine footballer Diego Armando Maradona, who admired since childhood. "It's one of the best players of all time and I also grew up admiring, even South America. Obviously, I always preferred to European players," recalled the Swiss, 29 years after winning his third game this year of the ATP finals in London.

Federer said of Maradona had been "friendly" in their meeting and "very supportive" in the stands of the O2, where the former Argentina coach has sat since the first day, last Sunday, to follow closely the course of the initial group stage .

The player admitted he was aware of the "great admirer" that is Maradona, who attended the games with his partner, Veronica Ojeda, but until now had not had a chance to greet him in person.

"In and once he signed a shirt. Finally we have known. I had heard many things about him by Del Potro, Nalbandian and Gaudio, so it was a great pleasure for me, "said the first qualified for the semifinals of the Tournament of Maetros" and winner of Group B.

Federer also referred to former athlete to talk about "the incredible life he has had" long and "future" which she hoped would still be ahead.

Soderling hopes to maintain its high level of next season

The Swede Robin Soderling, today removed the ATP Finals in London, recalled the good level shown in the last two years and said he expects next season to keep it, for trying to improve their percentage in the first service and gain confidence in the network. "I see nothing to not be able to play just as well" next season, said the Swedish tennis player, ranked fourth in the world, in a press conference following their defeat to Roger Federer in the Masters Tournament in straight sets and confirmed their elimination.

Soderling, who reached the third round of the playoffs in Group B with a victory over Spanish David Ferrer and Andy Murray with a bump, let out your options for overcoming today for the second time in his career the world number two, who managed to return the "break."

"I was a bit unfortunate, but it is my fault," said the Swede, who played the year past the semifinals of the "Masters Tournament" with a defeat against Argentina's Juan Martin Del Potro but only managed to win two sets in his career to rival this afternoon.

With his latest setback, 7-6 (5), 6-3, Soderling took leave any options for progress in this competition, so this year will not contest the next round. With two Tour titles for 2010, Soderling is already thinking about their holidays, which assure you that you need both "physically and mentally."

The match will take place in the second round of the Track 1, just after the collision which measures Novak Djokovic and Yen-Hsun Lu · Nadal and Soderling have been measured on four occasions, with a background of 4-2 in favor of Spanish tennis player

Rafa Nadal and Robin Soderling are measured in the green of the All England Club with a ticket to the Wimbledon semifinals at stake. The Spaniard and the Swede returned to see their faces after the final at Roland Garros where the Spanish won his fifth corded in Paris. Will be the seventh matchup between a head-to-head fluent in Spanish 4-2.

Nadal reached the Wimbledon quarter-final after defeating their way into Japanese Kei Nishikori (6-2, 6-4, 6-4), the Dutchman Robin Haase (5-7, 6-2, 3-6, 6-0, 6-3), German Philipp Petzschner (6-4, 4-6, 6-7, 6-2, 6-3) and Frenchman Paul-Henri Mathieu (6-4, 6-2 6-2). The Spaniard won his only Wimbledon in 2008, not playing last year in London for a few problems (tendinitis) on his knees appear to have played this week of competition, a situation that forced him to play on Monday infiltrated the patellar tendon. Mathieu had a game face comfortable, without pain, but is aware that he is playing to the limit. Despite the improvement in their service, which made the difference in previous encounters, the battle that is presumed to be the match against Soderling makes you think you have to give anymore. Only he knows the limit of their physical and will do everything possible to stamp the passport to their third semifinals in Wimbledon. Spending would be measured rather well to the Scot Andy Murray to Frenchman Jo-Wilfred Tsonga. Lose, would add 360 ATP ranking points that will vindicate him as number 1 and alienate a little more of Roger Federer in the rankings.

Soderling reached the quarter-finals after beating American Robby Ginepri (6-2, 6-2, 6-3), Spanish Marcel Granollers (7-5, 6-1, 6-4), the Brazilian Thomaz Bellucci (6-4, 6-2, 7-5) and Spanish David Ferrer (6-2, 5-7, 6-2 3-6, 7-5). The best result of the pupil of Magnus Norman at Wimbledon were reaching the second round last year, when he lost to Roger Federer in the final tournament champion. Therefore, the Swede has already met the first objective, which was to add the same points as last year and everything you do from now on will be added. Ferrer was the Monday before to be treated for a stomach problem, perhaps the product of accumulated fatigue during the ten days of competition in London. Soderling has two powerful weapons with which to do damage in this area: his serve and his right, trying to take the lead in both serving and the rest.

"It will be a very difficult game. I think probably one of the most difficult opponents you can play on today in any type of surface, but especially on grass. I think he's playing very well, with great confidence, great service and perfect flat and long shots to the baseline. It will be a very difficult game for me and hopefully for him too, "Nadal said about the game." It will be a difficult game. He is number one in the world. We played a bunch of times and almost always games were hard. Again we are in the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam, Nadal jouer a super mario world. I'm sure it will be difficult, but I think is easier to play against him on any surface other than clay, "said Soderling.

Nadal and Soderling have been measured to date on six occasions, with a background of 4-2 in favor of the Balearic Islands. One of them was precisely in these parts, in the third round of 2007 with victory for Rafa 6-4, 6-4, 6-7 (7), 4-6, 7-5. The last precedent between the two dates from the end of Roland Garros 2010 Manacor victory for the 6-4, 6-2, 6-4.

The Swiss Roger Federer, world number one, and the Swede Robin Soderling reissued in the second round of Centre Court Philippe Chatrier the end of the last edition of Roland Garros in which the Basel won their first Cup of the Musketeers, in this time in the quarterfinals.

The Swiss Roger Federer, world number one, and the Swede Robin Soderling reissued in the second round of Centre Court Philippe Chatrier the end of the last edition of Roland Garros in which the Basel won their first Cup of the Musketeers, this time in the quarterfinals.

Also in second round at the track Suzanne Lenglen, Czech Tomas Berdych, Andy Murray executioner in the second round, look for the pass to the semifinals against Russia's Mikhail Youzhny.

In females, the Italian Francesca Schiavone look pass to the semifinals at Denmark's Caroline Wozniacki, from 1400 hours in the Central. At the same time, be measured on the track Suzanne Lenglen the Russians Elena Dementieva and Nadia Petrova.

Switzerland's Roger Federer also won the Spanish David Ferrer 6-1 7-5 in the match for third and fourth.

The Spanish Rafael Nadal was crowned champion of the tournament today in Abu Dabhi exhibition, in the final by beating Sweden's Robin Soderling 7-6 (2), 7-5 after just over two hours of mourning. In the battle for third and fourth, the Swiss Roger Federer also won the Spanish David Ferrer 6-1, 7-5.

Nadal out of the Center Sports International Abu Dhabi, complex near the stadium where the Barcelona recently gained the title of Club World, greatly strengthened, and Davis Cup winner now gets towards the Doha tournament, his official debut on the ATP Tour , where he argues the quarterfinals last year, then to Melbourne for spinning, and defend his title as Australia Open champion. If last year fell into the bottom of this exhibition at the British millionaire Andy Murray in straight sets, Nadal goes into this with the feeling of having partly recovered the freshness of his game with that in the first half of last year he won two tournaments on hard courts, the Australia Open and Indian Wells.

With Soderling, Nadal has never easier. Nothing more start this season, the Swede is still alive with memories of his phenomenal 2009 which allowed him to settle in the top eight of the world, and even participating in Masters Cup London, thanks to the work of his coach and compatriot Magnus Norman. A balance that has earned him even to beat Federer for the first time in 12 clashes on Friday.

Tournament was in London where Soderling won the final victory over Nadal (6-4 6-4), a new historic victory achieved after the second round at Roland Garros, where he stopped the mark of 32 games won by Rafael on Paris sand. Nevertheless, the balance still favors the Spanish in official tournaments held a 3-2 lead. The had not enjoyed today for statistics but to Manacor, determined not to let their opponents take advantage of downturns in their game because of injuries.

The party was decanted into the final stretch of the first set when Nadal pushed, and was much faster legs than its rival. However, and after saving two break points in the eleventh, Soderling had two set points to the next, with Nadal's service, but to Manacor made the most of your equipment and managed to save and force a tiebreaker which dominated with great clarity. In the second Nadal security and greater freshness contrasted with the irregular Soderling, and take more trouble. Nadal broke in the sixth (4-2) and lost his serve but then decided after three match points in the tenth. Soderling saved them, combining double faults with achievements, but in the twelfth his volley crashed into the net and Nadal took the victory.

Nor has gone wrong in Abu Dhabi to David Ferrer, fished to replace France's Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, injured, he was able to beat Russian Nikolay Davyndenko in the first game and although it fell to Nadal in the semifinals, Federer faced in the duel for third place, where he saved three match points before falling. Best of Ferrer were the twelve consecutive points to beat World number one in the second set. A bump in the left Federer, with his usual skill. Federer also participates on Monday in Doha, where along with Nadal is part of the big favorites, while the Xave, which in principle would play in Auckland, expect a special invitation from the Qatar tournament.