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Federer equaled Agassi 

Federer equaled Agassi

30.08.2011


Roger Federer began with a victory participation in Open tennis tournament in the USA. Early this morning, Federer won with 6-4, 6-3, 6-2 over Colombian Santiago Hiraldo. "FedEkspres" was not particularly convincing in the first two sets, but the third took place and leave the opponent no chance.

The victory was the 224th for Federer in Grand Slam, as he tied this indicator legend Andre Agassi in second place. Leader with 9 victories over other American - Jimmy Connors.

The next opponent for Federer to "Flushing Meadows" will be Dudi villages, which surprisingly turned from 0:2 to 3:2 sets Brazilian Thomas Bellucci.

While Federer's victory did not remain satisfied with the state courts of New York, which he says are identical to those in Melbourne, where he held Australian Open.

"The courts are slow, very similar to those in Melbourne. I think this is good because all the Grand Slam were identical. Tennis does not benefit from such a thing, "Federer said at a news conference after his victory.

Very difficult start in New York recording champion 5 years ago Maria Sharapova. The Russian set and trailing by a break in the match with Heather Watson (GBR, â„– 102 in WTA), but eventually came to a complete reversal - 3:6, 7:5, 6:3, after more than two hours and a half game.

"I knew I could beat her. Just had to repeat it from the beginning of the game, "said Russian, which is among the biggest favorites for the trophy this season.



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