Federer Defeats Murray in The Match for Africa 3 - 網球 Tennis

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作者: deehsu (加州‧陽光) 看板: Federer
標題: [新聞] Federer Defeats Murray in The Match for Africa 3 Exhibition
時間: Tue Apr 11 06:59:29 2017

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FEDERER DEFEATS MURRAY IN THE MATCH FOR AFRICA 3 EXHIBITION
BY ASHLEY NDEBELE / APRIL 10, 2017

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ZURICH, Switzerland -- In an entertaining, sold-out exhibition event, Roger
Federer defeated Andy Murray in The Match for Africa 3 in Zurich, Switzerland
on Monday. The event raised funds for the Roger Federer Foundation.

In the first set, Federer jumped to a 2-0 lead but Murray quickly erased the
deficit to bring the match back on serve. In the eighth game, Federer broke
again and consolidated the match, wrapping up the set 6-3.

Trailing 5-6 in the second set tie break, Murray swapped places with one of
the ballboys, who was happy to take center stage. It was short-lived,
however, as the lucky ballboy double faulted, giving Murray back the racquet.
Three points later, Federer took the match 6-3, 7-6(6).

This was Murray's first match in weeks after withdrawing from the Miami Open
with elbow injury.

"I haven't played a match for five or six weeks, so it was great to come out
and play in front of the crowd against Roger," said Murray in the post-match
on-court interview.

The world No. 1 hopes to kick off his clay court season next week in Monte
Carlo.

"Monte Carlo starts one week from today so I'm hoping if I keep progressing
like I have with the elbow, I'm hoping to play Monte Carlo," said Murray.
"But if not then, I'd just need to stay patient. I'll try the following week
but I'm getting there. I just have to go slowly."

Federer, however, is looking forward to resting in the next coming weeks
ahead of Roland Garros.

"I'll be resting most of the time and the body needs a rest," said Federer.
"I can feel it. It's not the youngest body but everything is good. I'm gonna
enjoy my time with the family.

"Eventually I'm gonna get back to practice, and when I do, I'm gonna go full
steam, and I should be back for the French Open. That's the plan," said
Federer.

The fourth installment, featuring Federer and John Isner, will be held on
April 29 in Seattle, WA.

The Roger Federer Foundation has generated millions of dollars for children's
charities in Switzerland, Zambia, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Malawi,
and Zimbabwe.

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MATCH FOR AFRICA 3 - Roger Federer beats Andy Murray in straight sets
By Gatto Luigi / 4-10-2017

Great success for the 'Match for Africa 3' exhibition that featured Roger
Federer and Andy Murray playing against each other in a packed HallenStadion
in Zurich. The Swiss player won 6-3 7-6(6) hitting some funny shots like the
tweener and SABR. He also shared some nice moments with the crowd during the
match. Murra didn't play a brilliant tennis: the World No. 1, who withdrew
from Miami and Davis Cup, didn't serve at his best due to his elbow injury
that is not fully healed and at times he didn't move so great from the
baseline. It's tough to say if it was because he played just an exhibition
match, or if he wasn't really in his best shape. The match was played on an
indoor hard-court, and Andy is practicing on outdoor clay, so he might had
some issues suiting to the court condition.

Before the match, players spoke to Eurosport and both were asked what the
other one does better. Murray said: 'Pretty much everything'. Federer said:
'Speaking English and being a Sir.'

Speaking seriously, Federer commented on his fantastic 2017 season so far: 'I
really surprised myself. When I was waking up in Miami I had told my coach
'just being in the final of Miami would have been enough for me at the
beginning of the season'. But I had already won at the Australian Open and
Miami. So things went a little bit better than I thought they would. The
important thing is to be healthy and enjoy playing, the results are like
super mega bonus. I am just happy I got a second chance after a tough season
last year. Next target is Wimbledon, then US Open. Roland Garros will be
difficult to win, there I can play again without pressure and we will see'.
He finally spoke about his girls Myla and Charlene and their "relationship"
with sports: 'They are not that much into sports as I used to be. But I still
hope they become ski racers.'

After the match Federer met Jamie Delgado, Murray's coach, who tweeted:
'Great night in Zurich and this guy reminding me of too many sex on the beach
cocktails we had many years ago!!!'

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* Match For Africa 2017 - Roger Federer vs. Andy Murray Pre-Match Interview
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