Roger Federer Defeats Alejandro Falla in 2012 Olympics First Round

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Published: July 28, 2012

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Roger Federer's 6-3, 5-7, 6-3 win over Colombia’s Alejandro Falla in the first round of the 2012 Olympics tennis was full of shaky drama and momentum for the Swiss Maestro’s fans.

For the first half of the match, everything went according to script with Federer’s easy-going efficiency. Then trouble struck, and the match was on.

Perhaps a bizarre foreshadowing was cast with the Olympics feel to the match. Gone was the traditional Wimbledon white attire in a match that looked like Red Swiss Nike vs. Golden Yellow Babolat.

The match had a feel of a Masters 1000 tournament with its best-of-three format, and the action unfolded quickly

In the first set, Federer cruised behind a solid serve and dictated pace with his forehand. His 6-3 win featured 16 winners against five unforced errors, while Falla had four apiece. Federer also capitalized on his only break chance.

Federer continued to roll into the seventh game of the second set. At 15-15, Federer stepped into a backhand and hit a clean cross-court winner that emphasized the completeness to a so-far efficient day. He went on and completed the break.

But at 5-3, Federer wobbled in closing out the match. Falla scrapped back to hold and looked visibly rejuvenated.

Falla then stormed out to a 15-40 lead in the next game. He was still scrambling further behind the baseline, but found an opportunity to come in on a couple of Federer’s short balls.

Suddenly the momentum changed and Falla was slicing his backhand, scurrying and clawing his way with every point. Federer began to pile up errors and there was a nervousness about his game. He tried to hit quick forehand and backhand winners and seemed reluctant to patiently slice or extend points with the resurgent Colombian.

Falla broke again and stormed off with a shocking 7-5 second set victory. Federer only capitalized on one of seven break points ...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Tennis

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