Sunday, January 22, 2012

Federer and Nadal into the Quarterfinals

Federer defeated Tomic 6-4, 6-2, 6-2, and Nadal defeated Lopez 6-4, 6-4, 6-2. It appears as though a semifinal showdown is bound to occur as Nadal and Federer both cut their opponents down to size in their fourth round to matches to qualify for the quarterfinals. The score in Nadal's match fails to capitalize on how close it actually was. Lopez was looking much improved in his match against Nadal, driving his 1-handed backhand instead of slicing it. But it was his serve that would be his undoing. Without his big serve going in enough, Nadal was able to take control and win the first set. In the second set, Nadal raced to a 2-0 lead but Lopez rallied and got it to 3-3. Sadly Lopez failed to hold it level and lost 6-4. In the last set, Nadal was imperious with Lopez and wrapped up the match soundly. In Federer's match, the first set was a tight affair, staying on serve until the 9th game, where Federer broke Tomic to race to a 5-4 lead and take the 1st set. From there on out, the Swiss Maestro picked apart Tomic's game of dinking and improvisation and devastated him in every aspect of the game. A prime example comes from when Tomic and Federer struggled in a 28 shot rally. Federer ended up winning it and all Tomic could do was shrug to his box. Now Federer will face Del Potro, who is looking in imperious form, while Nadal will face Berdych. Expect both of these matches to be blockbusters. 

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