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8/26/10 4:49 PM | Johan Lindahl
Roger Federer reveals that "smaller" events like the Cincinnati Masters, which he won at the weekend, make a welcome contrast from the high-pressure atmosphere of the majors.
With the US Open starting Monday for one of the leading title favourites, the Swiss is calmly preparing for his run at a sixth title from seven appearances in New York.
"I like the idea of coming from bigger cities to smaller cities, back to bigger cities. it doesn't always need to be Paris, London, New York and all that stuff," he said. "
"I also like to get away from it all. That's why I like to return to Switzerland between huge events. That kind of relaxes you; it's less stressful."
Federer said that his victory week in Cincinnati was especially restful - with his wife and two daughters elsewhere, he was alone with advisor Severin Luthi. "I drive my own car, go to coffee shops; go hang out, read some books; spend time with friends; go to the movies," he revealed adding that he has to make his own fun in what is essentially a strange town.
"I have no friends here really, so the friends who are here are with me. I don't have anybody living in the area who are my friends like in New York or Paris or London where I have tons of friends. At those places it becomes very busy."
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[U.S. Open men's preview: Federer's road to redemption is bumpy]
Nadal gets as favorable a quarter as he'll ever see at an Open. On his side, he gets three seeded Spaniards (David Ferrer, Feliciano Lopez and Fernando Verdasco), none of whom are built for the hard courts of New York. David Nalbandian, who started the month at No. 117 but is now No. 31 seed at the Open, lurks on the bottom half of the quadrant and could provide an interesting quarterfinal test for nadal.
On the other half of Nadal's side, Andy Murray must be breathing a huge sigh of relief that he doesn't see Mardy Fish anywhere near him on the bracket. (Fish has defeated Murray three times this year on hard courts.) Not that paths to the semis are ever clear in a Grand Slam, but Murray doesn't have too many potential roadblocks in his way.
The same can't be said on the other half of the draw for No. 6 seed Nikolay Davydenko. The Russian could potentially face Richard Gasquet in the second round and a recharged Andy Roddick in the fourth. If Marcos Baghdatis can still stand after playing 19 matches in the last 30 days, he could see Mardy Fish in a marquee third round tilt. Novak Djokovic rounds out the quarter.
Roger Federer's rout to the semifinals could go through Lleyton Hewitt (third round), Jurgen Melzer (fourth round) and Robin Soderling (quarterfinal). It would be the first Grand Slam semifinal for Federer since the Australian Open.
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tennisnba , 8/27/10 3:16 PM
Roger
A tough game continues.
I am not convinced of your victory
I'm sorry.
But,, a great game is expected to be shown.
tennisnba , 8/27/10 3:24 PM
Go have some fun Roger! :) Do what you can do. Everything else will fall into place. US Open!!! C'MON!
sky , 8/27/10 6:27 PM
Yes sky, I agree, hopefully "Mr.Federer" has fun, doesn't overthink his shots and plays (even) more aggressively than/as shown lately!! :)
Let the games begin already...
Sanela , 8/27/10 8:20 PM
Yes of course Sanela, "Mr. Federer" will be fine. :)
sky , 8/28/10 1:59 AM
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Be prepared for RAFA, earn enough ammunitions to tackle him.
sabs , 8/27/10 12:28 PM