World No. 1 Roger Federer of Switzerland defeated Tomas Berdych of Czech Republic 6-3, 7-6(4) in the third round of the Men’s Singles Tennis event at the Olympic Green Tennis Center on Wednesday, August 13.
Federer lost to Berdych in the second round at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games.
“I’m happy with the way I play. I haven’t lost to him [in six matches] since the [Athens] Olympic Games. He’s always dangerous. You can see how hard he hits the ball,” commented Federer after his third round match with Berdych.
“I don’t think he served his best today, which gave me quite a few opportunities to get into his second serve. I just tried to play tough and compact and not give him much. I did well today,” added Federer.
Federer will face James Blake of the United States in the quarterfinal match at the Olympic Green Tennis Center on Thursday, August 14.
source: beijing2008.cn
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