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Roger Federer’s return to Roland Garros feels a bit like what happens when a wildly popular rock star goes back on tour after years away.
Roger Federer’s return to Roland Garros feels a bit like what happens when a wildly popular rock star goes back on tour after years away.
Mulling over what might have been is never a great tactic in tennis. Just ask Sloane Stephens, who managed to regroup from four wasted match points in the second set to win over 71st-ranked Polona Hercog on Friday.
Rafael Nadal was often at his relentless best against David Goffin on Court Philippe-Chatrier, scene of his 11 Roland Garros triumphs, in a 6-1, 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 victory on Friday for a place in fourth round for the 14th time.
Ten years ago today, Robin Soderling pulled off what remains one of the biggest upsets in tennis history. The Swede, who ascended as high as No. 4 in the ATP Rankings, handed Rafael Nadal his first loss at Roland Garros, sending shockwaves through the sports world.