Roger Federer is doing the macarena right now
Obligatory headlines:
There will be no fourth consecutive Federer-Nadal final at Roland Garros. The 4-time reigning champ and my most favorite Spaniard was ousted by Swede Robin Soderling in 4 sets - the first time Rafa has lost at Roland Garros.
The two also played a 5-setter in the 3rd round of Wimbledon in 2007- a memorable match involving multiple rain delays, which ultimately took 5 days to finish. Soderling clearly
still gets under Rafa's skin - watch out during the broadcast today for some footage of the '07 match, dug up for your enjoyment.
Ana Ivanovic, defending champ on the women's side, is also out. Oh, and the Williams sisters
lost in doubles. So unless you're Roger Federer, it was a pretty upsetting day. Federer, I'd imagine, would be doing cartwheels in his hotel room right now if he weren't so darn classy. Plus it might un-tousel his perfect coiff. Which would be upsetting mostly for me.
With Djokovic already out and Roddick on a roll, this could set up some great semifinal matchups, which we'll have for you on NBC's Friday coverage next week.
Stay tuned...
-Lena M. Glaser
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It would have been nice if NBC had shown respect to tennis fans and allowed American viewers to watch the Nadal match live rather than taped four hours after everyone knew the result.
Every win by Robin Soderling should be described as a sobering loss for the opponent.
No way Federer has better hair than me!
As McEnroe would say- you guys are the pits of the earth- How can you not show a live Federer match? Instead you show a match that is over and everybody knows the results.
This is stupid!
If you are going to cover the French Open, please COVER the French Open and not just bits and pieces. Sure wish you could have shown the Federer semi match also.