• Registered: Jan. 18, 2009
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Topic: Federer lost to Soderling!

Wow, I can't believe after 12 straight wins against Soderling that Federer lost in 4 sets in the QF. Not only does this end his winning streak against Soderling, but his streak of 23 consecutive semifinal appearances is also over. Soderling played amazing tennis - hitting and serving as hard as is possible on clay - while Fed seemed a bit tired, and could not come up with an answer for the powerful shots coming his way. It was a well deserved win by Soderling, and another exciting upset by him as well at the French.

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  • Registered: May. 22, 2009
  • Posts: 114

Re: Federer lost to Soderling!

Soderling beat him at an exhibition in Abu Dhabi, so Soderling is technically on a two match winning streak. I didn't get to see the match, but I would have expected Fed to rally. Great win for Soderling, possibly the start of Fed's downfall?

  • Registered: Dec. 26, 2008
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Re: Federer lost to Soderling!

Soderling looked like he could win the entire tournament today - very impressive tennis. Fed did not look so great, but I think it's far from his downfall. Before Fed we were used to players winning some slams and then losing early in others. But now we expect him to get to the finals of every slam, and that is crazy. He still has at least one more grand slam win in him, and perhaps even two. Especially on a faster surface. He also had an unlucky draw to play the 5th seed in the QF. But these things happen.

  • Registered: Mar. 30, 2010
  • Posts: 12

Re: Federer lost to Soderling!

yup, if he plays like that against Nadal he might win the whole thing.