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9. Roundup for Friday
iht.com Apr 19, 2008
Federer and Davydenko advance at Estoril; Almagro reaches Valencia Open semifinals; Serena Williams beats Maria Sharapova at Family Circle; Results for U.S. Clay Court Championships men's singles ... Roger Federer struggled again with unforced errors but defeated...
Fed relieved to get off the mark
clubcall.com Apr 21, 2008
Roger Federer was relieved to finally win his first title of the year as Nikolay Davydenko retired with injury at the Estoril Open. ... The world number one has suffered a dip in form this season and had failed to win a tournament, with defeats to players ranked well...
Tennis: Federer takes overdue title
icnetwork.co.uk Apr 21, 2008
ROGER Federer ended his 2008 title drought at the Estoril Open yesterday after Nikolay Davydenko retired in the second set of the final with a leg injury. ... Federer won the first set 7-6 (7/5) after saving two set points but Russian Davydenko was battling back in the...
Federer takes Estoril title and moves on
earthtimes.org Apr 21, 2008
Monte Carlo -Just because he's finally cracked a title this season doesn't mean Roger Federer will lose his cool, clear demeanour and big-picture view. The number one has gotten back on track after claiming the Estoril trophy on clay over Nikolay Dav...
Federer back on track with Estoril title success
nationmultimedia.com Apr 21, 2008
Estoril, Portugal - Roger Federer won the seventh clay title of his career on clay as he claimed victory at.... ... Estoril, Portugal - Roger Federer won the seventh clay title of his career on clay as he claimed victory at the Estoril Open on Sunday as Nikolay Davydenko...
Top-Ranked Federer Finally Captures First Title of Year
theledger.com Apr 21, 2008
OEIRAS, Portugal | Roger Federer ended a long drought with his first title of the year, and it took a leg injury to his opponent to ensure victory for the world's top-ranked player. ... Federer captured his 54th career title Sunday, winning the Estoril Open when...
Federer happy with unusual title win in Portugal
iht.com Apr 21, 2008
At this point, Roger Federer will take a title however it comes. ... The top-ranked Federer ended a long drought, winning the Estoril Open for his first title of 2008 when No. 4-ranked Nikolay Davydenko retired with a left leg injury while trailing 7-6 (5), 1-2 on...
Federer wins his first tournament of year
heraldnet.com Apr 21, 2008
OEIRAS, Portugal -- Roger Federer ended a long drought with his first title of the year, and it took a leg injury to his opponent to ensure victory... ... Associated Press OEIRAS, Portugal -- Roger Federer ended a long drought with his first title of the year, and it took...
Federer hopes late win is much-needed boost
mg.co.za Apr 21, 2008
At this point, Roger Federer will take a title victory however it comes. Top-ranked Federer won the Estoril Open on debut and his first title of 2008 when fourth-ranked Nikolay Davydenko retired with a left leg injury while trailing 7-6 (5), 1-2 on Sunday. He hadn't won a tournament this late...
Despite Shaky Play, Federer Finally Takes a Title
nysun.com Apr 21, 2008
In Shanghai last year, Roger Federer described his decision to enter last week's tournament in Estoril, Portugal, as part business, part pleasure. Because the largest events on clay now uniformly give byes in the first round to top players and no longer require best-of-five-set finals, he said,...
Federer breaks title drought with Estoril win
keralanext.com Apr 21, 2008
ESTORIL: Roger Federer won his first title of the season on Sunday when he clinched the Estoril Open... ... ESTORIL: Roger Federer won his first title of the season on Sunday when he clinched the Estoril Open with a 7-6 (7/5), 1-2 win over Nikolay Davydenko who was forced...