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Roland Garros, Men Singles R64
Jose Acasuso (ARG) 1 6 7 6 2
Roger Federer (SUI)       3 7 5 7 6
Determination personified. Perhaps this is the most suited description for Federer's enthralling performance when after being 5-1 down in the third set, the Swiss star comes back into the match to win the set in a tie break and win the fourth set 6-1 for an amazing come-from-behind victory.
Served By: R Federer Won By: Federer
Acasuso - Federer    6 - 7    7 - 5    6 - 7    2 - 6   
Game IN, Winner: Federer!!! Acasuso Forehand return goes wayward and federer raises his arms in victorious elation
40-0   ACE, Winner: Federer!!! R Federer sledge hammers an ace!
30-0   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Acasuso dumps the routine forehand into the net
15-0   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer strokes a stunning crosscourt forehand
Served By: J Acasuso Won By: Acasuso
Acasuso - Federer    6 - 7    7 - 5    6 - 7    2 - 5   
Game IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Federer backhand drifts outside the court
40-30   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Federer pushes forehand return over the line
30-30   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Federer backhand goes straight into the net
15-30   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer rushes to the net and punches away a volley
  Fault. First serve goes into the net.
15-15   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer reaches to the net and plants a low volley into open court
15-0   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Acasuso serves,follows it and smashes a winner
Served By: R Federer Won By: Federer
Acasuso - Federer    6 - 7    7 - 5    6 - 7    1 - 5   
Game IN, Winner: Federer!!! Acasuso Backhand return goes wayward
  Fault. R Federer serve lands outside the service line.
40-15   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Big serve, Acasuso Forehand return goes wayward
30-15   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! After a short rally Federer sends a forehand long
30-0   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Acasuso nets a forehand return again
15-0   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Weak return from Acasuso goes into the net
Served By: J Acasuso Won By: Federer
Acasuso - Federer    6 - 7    7 - 5    6 - 7    1 - 4   
Game IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer generates a gorgeous forehand right into the corner and takes control of the situation
40-A   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Acasuso dumps the routine backhand into the net
Deuce IN, Winner: Federer!!! Acasuso forehand smash drifts outside the court
40-30   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer moves Acasuso around the court and completely outfoxes Acasuso with a drop-shot
40-15   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!!
30-15   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Federer forehand finds the net in the middle
15-15   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Weak return from Federer goes long
0-15   Double Fault, Winner: Federer!!! What a miss! double fault by J Acasuso
  Fault. J Acasuso serve lands outside the service line.
Served By: R Federer Won By: Federer
Acasuso - Federer    6 - 7    7 - 5    6 - 7    1 - 3   
Game IN, Winner: Federer!!! Acasuso Forehand return goes wayward
40-15   IN, Winner: Federer!!! federer smashes a winner from the baseline
30-15   IN, Winner: Federer!!! After a short rally Acasuso sends a backhand long
  Fault. R Federer serve lands outside the service line.
15-15   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer sends a thumping forehand down the line
0-15   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Brief rally till Acasuso produces an acute angled crosscourt forehand winner
  Fault. R Federer serve lands outside the service line.
Served By: J Acasuso Won By: Federer
Acasuso - Federer    6 - 7    7 - 5    6 - 7    1 - 2   
Game Double Fault, Winner: Federer!!! Shocker!!! J Acasuso commits Double Fault.
  Fault. J Acasuso serve lands outside the service line.
15-40   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Acasuso backhand drifts outside the court
15-30   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer moves Acasuso around the court and smashes a winner
15-15   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Acasuso sends a thumping forehand down the line
0-15   IN, Winner: Federer!!!
Served By: R Federer Won By: Federer
Acasuso - Federer    6 - 7    7 - 5    6 - 7    1 - 1   
Game IN, Winner: Federer!!! Big serve, Weak return from Acasuso goes into the net
40-0   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer serves,reaches to the net and plants a low volley into open court
30-0   IN, Winner: Federer!!!
15-0   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer scrambles back a brutal forehand
Served By: J Acasuso Won By: Acasuso
Acasuso - Federer    6 - 7    7 - 5    6 - 7    1 - 0   
Game IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Federer Forehand return goes wayward
40-30   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Federer forehand drifts outside the court
  Fault. First serve goes into the net.
30-30   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Federer forehand return jumps the line
15-30   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Acasuso serves,follows it and smashes a winner
  Fault. J Acasuso serve lands outside the service line.
0-30   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Acasuso pushes forehand over the line
  Fault. First serve goes into the net.
0-15   IN, Winner: Federer!!! After a short rally Acasuso sends a forehand long
  Fault. J Acasuso serve lands outside the service line.
Served By: R Federer Won By: Federer
Acasuso - Federer    6 - 7    7 - 5    6 - 7   
Game R Federer to J Acasuso : IN, Winner: Federer!!! Acasuso forehand jumps the line as federer pockets the third set
Game J Acasuso to R Federer : IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer generates a gorgeous forehand right into the corner and takes control of the situation
6-2   R Federer to J Acasuso : IN, Winner: Federer!!! Acasuso pushes backhand over the line
2-5   J Acasuso to R Federer : IN, Winner: Acasuso!!!
1-5   J Acasuso to R Federer : IN, Winner: Federer!!! Acasuso pushes backhand over the line
4-1   R Federer to J Acasuso : IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer serves,reaches to the net and plants a low volley into open court, forcing error
  R Federer to J Acasuso : Fault. R Federer serve lands outside the service line.
3-1   R Federer to J Acasuso : IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer serves,follows it and volleys a winner
1-2   J Acasuso to R Federer : IN, Winner: Federer!!! Acasuso dumps the routine backhand into the net
1-1   J Acasuso to R Federer : IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Federer backhand finds the net in the middle
  J Acasuso to R Federer : Fault. J Acasuso serve lands outside the service line.
1-0   R Federer to J Acasuso : ACE, Winner: Federer!!! R Federer opens with Booming first serve.ACE!
Served By: J Acasuso Won By: Acasuso
Acasuso - Federer    6 - 7    7 - 5    6 - 6   
Game IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! big serve from Acasuso forces tie-break in the third set as well
40-15   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! ACE! J Acasuso brings out big serve
30-15   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Acasuso gears up and pours the pressure on Federer with a flashing crosscourt winner
  Fault. J Acasuso serve lands outside the service line.
15-15   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Federer forehand goes straight into the net
0-15   IN, Winner: Federer!!! After a short rally Acasuso sends a forehand long
Served By: R Federer Won By: Federer
Acasuso - Federer    6 - 7    7 - 5    5 - 6   
Game IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer serves,follows it and drop volleys a winner
40-15   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer moves Acasuso around the court and completely outfoxes Acasuso with a drop-shot
  Fault. First serve goes into the net.
30-15   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Acasuso looks outraged as Acasuso backhand lands outside the court
15-15   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Powerfull backhand from Acasuso forces an error from Federer
  Fault. First serve touches the net tap and lands outside the service box.
15-0   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer strokes a stunning crosscourt forehand
  Fault. R Federer serve lands outside the service line.
Served By: J Acasuso Won By: Federer
Acasuso - Federer    6 - 7    7 - 5    5 - 5   
Game IN, Winner: Federer!!! Acasuso forehand drifts outside the court and Federer levels the third set
30-40   IN, Winner: Federer!!! After a short rally Acasuso sends a forehand long
30-30   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer scrambles back a brutal forehand
30-15   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Federer forehand jumps the line
15-15   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Federer pushes forehand over the line
0-15   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Acasuso nets a forehand after a short rally
Served By: R Federer Won By: Federer
Acasuso - Federer    6 - 7    7 - 5    5 - 4   
Game IN, Winner: Federer!!! Acasuso nets a forehand return
40-0   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Acasuso backhand return drifts outside the court
30-0   IN, Winner: Federer!!! After a short rally Acasuso sends a forehand long
15-0   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer generates a gorgeous forehand right into the corner
Served By: J Acasuso Won By: Federer
Acasuso - Federer    6 - 7    7 - 5    5 - 3   
Game IN, Winner: Federer!!! Acasuso pushes backhand over the line and Federer gets one service break back
40-A   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Acasuso dumps the routine forehand into the net
Deuce IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer sends a thumping forehand up the line, forcing error
  LET. Ball touches the net, J Acasuso will serve again.
40-30   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Acasuso generates a gorgeous forehand right into the corner and takes control of the situation with SET POINT
30-30   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Big serve, Federer Forehand return goes wayward
15-30   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer stuns Acasuso with big crosscourt forehand, forcing error
  Fault. J Acasuso serve lands outside the service line.
15-15   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer reaches to the net and plants a low volley into open court
15-0   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Acasuso smacks a forehand winner down the line
In what can be termed as one of the most unassuming situations at this year's French Open, Jose Acasuso will now serve for a 2-1 lead in the match
Served By: R Federer Won By: Federer
Acasuso - Federer    6 - 7    7 - 5    5 - 2   
Game IN, Winner: Federer!!! Acasuso nets a backhand return as Federer holds.
40-0   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer sends a thumping forehand up the line
30-0   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer serves,follows it and smashes a winner
  Fault. R Federer serve lands outside the service line.
15-0   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Powerfull forehand from Federer forces an error from Acasuso
Served By: J Acasuso Won By: Acasuso
Acasuso - Federer    6 - 7    7 - 5    5 - 1   
Game IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Acasuso generates a gorgeous forehand right into the corner and takes control of the situation
A-40   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Federer forehand return drifts outside the court
Deuce IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Acasuso moves Federer around the court and smacks a wonderful backhand down the line
  Fault. J Acasuso serve lands outside the service line.
30-40   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Federer forehand return drifts outside the court
15-40   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Federer backhand return jumps the line
  Fault. J Acasuso serve lands outside the service line.
0-40   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer sends a thumping forehand pass down the line, behind Acasuso
0-30   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Acasuso forehand finds way into the net
  Fault. First serve goes into the net.
0-15   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer surges towards the net and produces a sensational stretched volley
Served By: R Federer Won By: Federer
Acasuso - Federer    6 - 7    7 - 5    4 - 1   
Game IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer serves,follows it and smashes a winner
40-15   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Acasuso slaps a ferocious backhand down the line
40-0   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Acasuso backhand misses the court after a short rally
30-0   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Acasuso forehand return jumps the line
15-0   ACE, Winner: Federer!!! R Federer opens with Booming first serve.ACE!
Served By: J Acasuso Won By: Acasuso
Acasuso - Federer    6 - 7    7 - 5    4 - 0   
Game ACE, Winner: Acasuso!!! ACE! J Acasuso brings out big serve
40-15   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Federer forehand again jumps the line
  Fault. J Acasuso serve lands outside the sideline.
30-15   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Federer mis-hit backhand drifts outside the court
  Fault. J Acasuso serve lands outside the service line.
15-15   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer produces a raking backhand pass down the line and Acasuso fails to control it
15-0   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Federer forehand drifts outside the court
in an almost unbelievable turn around in the match, Roger Federer gets broken twice in the second set to hand Acasuso a 3-0 lead. With the Argentine on serve, a break can easily be consolidated , or so it seems.
Served By: R Federer Won By: Acasuso
Acasuso - Federer    6 - 7    7 - 5    3 - 0   
Game IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Federer looks upset as Federer forehand lands outside the court
15-40   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! After a short rally Federer sends a backhand long
15-30   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer serves,follows it and drive volleys a winner
0-30   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Federer pushes forehand over the line
0-15   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Federer nets a forehand
Served By: J Acasuso Won By: Acasuso
Acasuso - Federer    6 - 7    7 - 5    2 - 0   
Game IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Federer backhand return again drifts outside the court
  Fault. J Acasuso serve lands outside the service line.
A-40   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Federer backhand return misses the court
Fault. J Acasuso serve lands outside the service line.
Deuce IN, Winner: Federer!!! After a short rally Acasuso sends a forehand long
40-30   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Federer backhand finds the net in the middle
30-30   ACE, Winner: Acasuso!!! ACE! J Acasuso brings out big serve
15-30   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Federer dumps the routine backhand into the net
0-30   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer scrambles back a brutal backhand
0-15   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Acasuso forehand drifts outside the court
Served By: R Federer Won By: Acasuso
Acasuso - Federer    6 - 7    7 - 5    1 - 0   
Game IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Acasuso races to the net and volleys with soft hands
40-A   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Federer forehand misses the court
Deuce IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Powerfull backhand from Acasuso forces an error from Federer
40-30   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer serves,reaches to the net and plants a low volley into open court
30-30   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Federer pushes forehand over the line
30-15   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Acasuso gears up and pours the pressure on Federer with a clever lob
30-0   ACE, Winner: Federer!!! ACE! R Federer brings out big serve
15-0   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Weak return from Acasuso goes into the net
Astonishing performance from Jose Acasuso gets him the second set with an elusive service break in the eleventh game to serve out the set.
Served By: J Acasuso Won By: Acasuso
Acasuso - Federer    6 - 7    7 - 5   
Game IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Powerfull forehand from Acasuso forces an error from Federer and Acasuso wins the second set to level the match
A-40   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Acasuso produces a raking forehand down the line and Federer fails to control it
Deuce IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Federer forehand goes straight into the net
40-A   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer rushes to the net and punches away a volley
Deuce IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Acasuso moves Federer around the court, surges towards the net and produces a sensational stretched volley
  Fault. J Acasuso serve lands outside the sideline.
40-A   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Acasuso dumps an overhit forehand into the net
Deuce IN, Winner: Federer!!! Lucky for Federer, a mis-hit return wins him the point
40-30   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Acasuso stuns Federer with big inside out forehand winner
30-30   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Acasuso scrambles back a brutal forehand crosscourt, chasing federer's drop shot
  Fault. J Acasuso serve lands outside the service line.
15-30   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Acasuso comes in the line of the ball and puts a high volley into the net
15-15   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Acasuso strokes a stunning inside out forehand
0-15   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer sprints towards the net and puts away a high volley at the net
  Fault. First serve touches the net tap and lands outside the service box.
Served By: R Federer Won By: Acasuso
Acasuso - Federer    6 - 7    6 - 5   
Game IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Powerfull backhand from Acasuso forces an error from Federer
  Fault. First serve goes into the net.
30-40   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Federer forehand misses the court as Acasuso gets a break point
30-30   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Acasuso rushes to the net and punches away a volley, forcing error
  Fault. First serve touches the net tap and lands outside the service box.
30-15   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer produces a raking forehand down the line and Acasuso fails to control it
15-15   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer serves,follows it and drop volleys a winner
0-15   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Federer comes in the line of the ball and volleys it into the net
Served By: J Acasuso Won By: Acasuso
Acasuso - Federer    6 - 7    5 - 5   
Game IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Federer pushes forehand over the line
  Fault. J Acasuso serve lands outside the service line.
40-30   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Federer backhand finds the net in the middle
  Fault. J Acasuso serve lands outside the service line.
30-30   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Acasuso forehand hits the net cord and drifts outside the court
30-15   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Acasuso forehand goes straight into the net
  Fault. First serve goes into the net.
30-0   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! After a short rally Federer sends a backhand long
15-0   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Federer Forehand return goes wayward
  Fault. J Acasuso serve lands outside the sideline.
Served By: R Federer Won By: Federer
Acasuso - Federer    6 - 7    4 - 5   
Game ACE, Winner: Federer!!! ACE! R Federer brings out big serve
40-0   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Powerfull forehand from Federer forces an error from Acasuso
30-0   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Acasuso forehand return drifts outside the court
15-0   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer slaps a ferocious forehand up the line and forces error
Served By: J Acasuso Won By: Acasuso
Acasuso - Federer    6 - 7    4 - 4   
Game IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Acasuso serves,reaches to the net and plants a low volley into open court
  Fault. First serve goes into the net.
40-0   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Federer backhand return jumps the line
  Fault. J Acasuso serve lands outside the service line.
30-0   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Federer pushes forehand over the line
15-0   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Acasuso scrambles back a brutal forehand
Served By: R Federer Won By: Federer
Acasuso - Federer    6 - 7    3 - 4   
Game IN, Winner: Federer!!! Acasuso comes in the line of the ball and volleys it into the net
40-15   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer serves,follows it and smashes a winner
30-15   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Acasuso backhand return jumps the line
  Fault. R Federer serve lands outside the service line.
15-15   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Federer nets a sliced backhand
15-0   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer serves,follows it and smashes a winner
Served By: J Acasuso Won By: Acasuso
Acasuso - Federer    6 - 7    3 - 3   
Game IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Weak return from Federer goes into the net
A-40   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Federer forehand jumps the line
Deuce IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer rushes to the net and punches away a volley
A-40   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Federer forehand pass drifts outside the court
Deuce IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer, reaches to the net and plants a low volley into open court
40-30   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer moves Acasuso around the court and wins the point with a smash
40-15   IN, Winner: Federer!!! After a short rally Acasuso sends a forehand long
  Fault. First serve goes into the net.
40-0   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Federer dumps the routine forehand into the net
30-0   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Acasuso serves,follows it and drop volleys a winner
15-0   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Federer backhand return misses the court
Served By: R Federer Won By: Federer
Acasuso - Federer    6 - 7    2 - 3   
Game IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer slaps a ferocious forehand up the line
40-0   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer scrambles back a brutal forehand inside out for a winner
30-0   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Acasuso nets a forehand
15-0   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer moves Acasuso around the court and thwacks a dreamy forehand down and takes the lead
  Fault. R Federer serve lands outside the service line.
Served By: J Acasuso Won By: Acasuso
Acasuso - Federer    6 - 7    2 - 2   
Game IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Acasuso stuns Federer with big crosscourt forehand winner
40-0   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Federer dumps the routine forehand into the net
30-0   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Acasuso sends a thumping backhand down the line
  Fault. J Acasuso serve lands outside the sideline.
15-0   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Acasuso scrambles back a brutal forehand
Acasuso breaks Federer right back to level the second set by being back on serve. The Argentine's ability to play big on crucial points is fetching him the support he's getting from the crowd.
Served By: R Federer Won By: Acasuso
Acasuso - Federer    6 - 7    1 - 2   
Game IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! After another hard hitting rally Federer sends a backhand long
  Fault. R Federer serve lands outside the service line.
15-40   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Acasuso produces a raking backhand down the line and Federer fails to control it
15-30   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Federer pushes forehand over the line
  Fault. R Federer serve lands outside the service line.
15-15   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Acasuso stuns Federer with big crosscourt backhand return winner
  Fault. R Federer serve lands outside the service line.
15-0   IN, Winner: Federer!!! After a testing rally Acasuso sends a forehand long
  Fault. R Federer serve lands outside the service line.
Served By: J Acasuso Won By: Federer
Acasuso - Federer    6 - 7    0 - 2   
Game IN, Winner: Federer!!! Acasuso looks outraged as Acasuso backhand lands outside the court
  Fault. First serve goes into the net.
30-40   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Federer backhand finds the net in the middle
15-40   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer scrambles back a trademark backhand down the line pass for two break points
15-30   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Acasuso sliced backhand drop shot misses the court
15-15   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Acasuso sends a thumping forehand down the line
0-15   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Acasuso forehand misses the court
  Fault. First serve goes into the net.
Served By: R Federer Won By: Federer
Acasuso - Federer    6 - 7    0 - 1   
Game IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer serves,follows it and smashes a winner
A-40   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer sprints towards the net and puts away a high volley at the net
Fault. R Federer serve lands outside the service line.
Deuce IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Federer nets a forehand
40-30   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Acasuso forehand return drifts outside the court
30-30   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Acasuso scrambles back a brutal forehand return for a clean winner
30-15   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer races to the net and volleys with soft hands
15-15   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Acasuso forehand return jumps the line
0-15   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Federer nets a backhand slice chasing a drop shot
In a see-saw first set, Roger Federer proves why he is one of the best in the game with a thrilling come-from-behind performance in the tie-break to win the first set 7-6(8). With first set finally in hand after one hour and 10 minutes, Federer will definitely see an elevation in his game
Served By: R Federer Won By: Federer
Acasuso - Federer    6 - 7   
Game R Federer to J Acasuso : IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer serves,follows it and drop volleys a winner
8-9   J Acasuso to R Federer : IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer moves Acasuso around the court and completely outfoxes Acasuso with a drop-shot, followed by a backhand pass down the line
8-8   J Acasuso to R Federer : IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Acasuso produces a raking forehand down the line and Federer fails to control it
8-7   R Federer to J Acasuso : IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer stuns Acasuso with big crosscourt forehand winner
7-7   R Federer to J Acasuso : IN, Winner: Federer!!! Massive rally, Federer hangs in there and responds well to all blistering strokes from Acasuso, as in the end, Acasuso mis-hits a forehand
7-6   J Acasuso to R Federer : IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Powerfull forehand from Acasuso forces an error from Federer
6-6   J Acasuso to R Federer : IN, Winner: Federer!!! Acasuso pushes forehand over the line in an angled forehand attempt
5-6   R Federer to J Acasuso : ACE, Winner: Federer!!! R Federer continues with fabulous serving.ACE!
4-6   R Federer to J Acasuso : ACE, Winner: Federer!!! R Federer opens with Booming first serve.ACE!
6-3   J Acasuso to R Federer : IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Federer looks outraged as Federer forehand lands outside the court
  J Acasuso to R Federer : Fault. J Acasuso serve lands outside the service line.
5-3   J Acasuso to R Federer : IN, Winner: Federer!!! After a testing rally Acasuso sends a forehand long
2-5   R Federer to J Acasuso : IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! After a short rally Federer sends a forehand long
  R Federer to J Acasuso : Fault. R Federer serve lands outside the sideline.
2-4   R Federer to J Acasuso : ACE, Winner: Federer!!! ACE! R Federer brings out big serve
4-1   J Acasuso to R Federer : IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Weak return from Federer goes wayward
3-1   J Acasuso to R Federer : IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Acasuso wins the point as Federer stops play , thinking the serve is at fault.
1-2   R Federer to J Acasuso : IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Acasuso surges towards the net and produces a sensational stretched volley
  R Federer to J Acasuso : Fault. R Federer serve lands outside the service line.
1-1   R Federer to J Acasuso : IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Federer comes in the line of the ball and volleys it long
0-1   J Acasuso to R Federer : IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer produces a raking forehand down the line and Acasuso fails to control it
  J Acasuso to R Federer : Fault. J Acasuso serve lands outside the sideline.
Served By: R Federer Won By: Federer
Acasuso - Federer    6 - 6   
Game IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer scrambles back a brutal forehand to force a tie-break
40-0   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Big serve, return from Acasuso goes wayward again
30-0   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer serves,follows it and smashes a winner
15-0   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Acasuso Forehand return goes wayward
Served By: J Acasuso Won By: Acasuso
Acasuso - Federer    6 - 5   
Game IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Federer pushes forehand over the line after a testing rally
40-30   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer stuns Acasuso with big crosscourt forehand winner
40-15   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Federer forehand return misses the court
30-15   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer return a big serve with a drop winner
  Fault. J Acasuso serve lands outside the service line.
30-0   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Acasuso serves,reaches to the net and plants a low volley into open court
15-0   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Federer forehand return jumps the line
Served By: R Federer Won By: Federer
Acasuso - Federer    5 - 5   
Game ACE, Winner: Federer!!! R Federer continues with fabulous serving.ACE!
40-15   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! After a short rally Federer sends a forehand long
40-0   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Acasuso nets a forehand again after a long rally
30-0   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Acasuso nets a forehand
15-0   IN, Winner: Federer!!! R Federer opens with Booming first serve.ACE!
Served By: J Acasuso Won By: Acasuso
Acasuso - Federer    5 - 4   
Game IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Federer forehand jumps the line and Acasuso holds serve
40-30   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Acasuso nets a forehand
40-15   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer smacks a backhand, forcing error
40-0   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Acasuso slaps a ferocious forehand down the line
  Fault. J Acasuso serve lands outside the service line.
30-0   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Brief rally till Acasuso produces an acute angled crosscourt backhand winner
  Fault. First serve goes into the net.
15-0   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! After a short rally Federer sends a backhand long
Served By: R Federer Won By: Federer
Acasuso - Federer    4 - 4   
Game IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer gears up and pours the pressure on Acasuso with a flashing inside out forehand winner
  Fault. First serve goes into the net.
40-30   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Acasuso forehand return drifts outside the court
  Fault. R Federer serve lands outside the service line.
30-30   ACE, Winner: Federer!!! R Federer continues with fabulous serving.ACE!
15-30   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Federer forehand goes straight into the net
15-15   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Federer forehand jumps the line
15-0   ACE, Winner: Federer!!! ACE! R Federer brings out big serve
With two quick service breaks shared between both players, the match is back on serve and better than ever as the Swiss maestro has been challenged so deeply that he is now bringing out the best. Good for us and good for the audience....!
Served By: J Acasuso Won By: Federer
Acasuso - Federer    4 - 3   
Game IN, Winner: Federer!!! Acasuso dumps the routine forehand into the net and Federer breaks back
15-40   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer strokes a stunning crosscourt backhand pass, forcing Acasuso to net a low volley
  Fault. First serve goes into the net.
15-30   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Acasuso sliced backhand drop volley misses the court
15-15   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Acasuso scrambles back a brutal forehand up the line to a loose return from Federer
  Fault. J Acasuso serve lands outside the service line.
0-15   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer moves Acasuso around the court and forces error off forehand
  Fault. J Acasuso serve lands outside the service line.
Served By: R Federer Won By: Acasuso
Acasuso - Federer    4 - 2   
Game IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Acasuso strokes a stunning crosscourt backhand, rushes to the net and punches away a volley for a break
30-40   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Powerfull forehand from Acasuso forces an error from Federer
30-30   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Acasuso pushes forehand over the line
15-30   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! After a long rally Federer sends a forehand crosscourt long
15-15   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Acasuso comes in the line of the ball in order to chase a drop shot and volleys it into the net
0-15   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Federer forehand jumps the line
Surprisingly, the mighty Argentine is testing Federer to limits. With no breaks of serve and 8 deuces in the previous service game from the Swiss star, the match is going to be a tough ride for Roger, the great...!
Served By: J Acasuso Won By: Acasuso
Acasuso - Federer    3 - 2   
Game IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Weak return from Federer goes into the net
40-30   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! After a short rally Federer sends a forehand long
30-30   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Weak return from Federer goes into the net
  Fault. J Acasuso serve lands outside the service line.
15-30   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Federer forehand drifts outside the court
0-30   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer scrambles back a brutal backhand pass from the middle of the court
0-15   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer strokes a stunning crosscourt backhand pass
Served By: R Federer Won By: Federer
Acasuso - Federer    2 - 2   
Game IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer serves,reaches to the net and plants a low volley into open court
A-40   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer sends a thumping forehand drive volley down the line
Deuce IN, Winner: Federer!!! Weak return from Acasuso goes into the net
40-A   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Point of the match so far, Federer moves Acasuso all around the court, hits a deep smash, just to be prepared for an enthralling backhand, which he returns but gets back a ferocious forehand pass from Acasuso.
Deuce IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer generates a gorgeous forehand right into the corner and takes control of the situation
40-A   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Acasuso smacks a big forehand down the line and forces error
Deuce IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Federer net hit forehand drifts outside the court
A-40   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Acasuso forehand return jumps the line
Deuce IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer produces a raking forehand down the line, followed by a crisp smash to win the point
40-A   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Acasuso strokes a stunning crosscourt forehand pass to Federer's short volley
Deuce IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer moves Acasuso around the court and finishes the point with a smash
40-A   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Federer mis-hits a backhand and Acasuso gets another break point
Deuce IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Powerfull backhand pass from Acasuso forces a volley error from Federer
A-40   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Weak return from Acasuso goes into the net
Deuce IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Federer nets a sliced backhand
  Fault. R Federer serve lands outside the service line.
A-40   ACE, Winner: Federer!!! ACE! R Federer brings out big serve
Deuce IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer produces a raking forehand down the middle and Acasuso fails to control it
30-40   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Powerfull forehand from Acasuso forces an error from Federer
30-30   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Brief rally till Acasuso produces an angled inside out forehand winner
  Fault. R Federer serve lands outside the service line.
30-15   Double Fault, Winner: Acasuso!!! R Federer nets the second serve. double fault
  Fault. R Federer serve lands outside the service line.
30-0   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Weak return from Acasuso goes into the net
15-0   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Acasuso pushes forehand return over the line
Federer's game has seen a drastic improvement in the last few weeks and the Madrid title somehow is a testimony for it. With no service breaks so far, the match is progressing well.
Served By: J Acasuso Won By: Acasuso
Acasuso - Federer    2 - 1   
Game IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Weak return from Federer goes into the net
40-15   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Acasuso comes in the line of the ball and volleys it into the net
40-0   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Federer forehand jumps the line
30-0   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Acasuso produces a raking forehand down the middle and Federer fails to control it
15-0   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Federer forehand misses the court
Served By: R Federer Won By: Federer
Acasuso - Federer    1 - 1   
Game IN, Winner: Federer!!! Acasuso dumps the routine backhand into the net
  Fault. R Federer serve lands outside the service line.
40-15   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Acasuso pushes forehand over the line
30-15   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Powerfull forehand from Acasuso forces an error from Federer
30-0   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Acasuso forehand drifts outside the court
15-0   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer generates a gorgeous backhand right into the corner and takes control of the situation
Served By: J Acasuso Won By: Acasuso
Acasuso - Federer    1 - 0   
Game IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Federer Backhand return goes wayward
40-30   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Federer backhand misses the court
30-30   IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer sends a thumping forehand up the line
30-15   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Federer pushes backhand over the line
15-15   IN, Winner: Acasuso!!! Weak return from Federer goes long
0-15   IN, Winner: Federer!!! After a short rally Acasuso sends a forehand long
  Fault. J Acasuso serve lands outside the service line.

French Open Men's Singles Second Round



Roger Federer vs. Jose Acasuso



Head-to-Head



Federer leads series 3-0



Last Meeting - 2008 ATP Masters Series Miami R16



Federer won 7-6(5) 6-2




So far, the year has been pretty challenging for the Swiss maestro. Only Federer has the ability to solve the Spanish mystery and with time running out of his hands, he better be quick in doing so...! His opponent today, Jose Acasuso has made it to the quarterfinals of several 250 level evets, though in the absence of any notable result, today's match seems pretty much in Federer's hands.


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