In what seemed as a follow up of his win against World number one Nadal in the beginning of the match, Robin Soderling dug deep to reach the maiden Grand Slam final of his career at the 2009 French Open with an emphatic victory over Chilean Fernando Gonzalez.With a win, Soderling becomes the first Swede after Thomas Johansson at the 2002 Australian Open, to reach the final of a Grand Slam. Thomsson turned out to be the eventual champion. Although the last Swede to make it to the French Open final was Magnus Norman, who lost to a resurgent Gustavo Kuerten back in 2000.
Enjoyed the match of comebacks?
Soderling hammering the first two sets, Gonzalez making a comeback with next two sets snatching and taking a lead of 4-1 in the decider. And then came the final comeback by new emerging king Soderling.
Served By: R Soderling Won By: Soderling
Soderling - Gonzalez
6 - 3
7 - 5
5 - 7
4 - 6
6 - 4
Game
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Soderling stuns Gonzalez with big up the line forehand winner
Fault. R Soderling serve lands outside the service line.
40-15
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Soderling serves,follows it and drive volleys a winner
30-15
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez slaps a ferocious forehand up the line
30-0
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Soderling serves,follows it and volleys a winner
15-0
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Soderling gears up and pours the pressure on Gonzalez with a flashing crosscourt winner
What a turn around for Robin Soderling as he pockets four game in a row after trailing 0-3 in the deciding set. He clicks in nick of time and will serve for the match
Served By: F Gonzalez Won By: Soderling
Soderling - Gonzalez
6 - 3
7 - 5
5 - 7
4 - 6
5 - 4
Game
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Soderling hits a delightful backhand return winner down the line and crowd enjoys it too
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
40-A
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Gonzalez pushes forehand over the line again
Deuce
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Huge serve, return from Soderling goes into the net
40-A
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! After a short rally Gonzalez sends a forehand long
Deuce
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Soderling backhand finds the net in the middle
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
30-40
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Soderling strokes a stunning inside out backhand return winner
Fault. F Gonzalez serve lands outside the service line.
30-30
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Soderling backhand misses the court
15-30
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Gonzalez pushes forehand over the line
15-15
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez produces a raking forehand down the line and Soderling fails to control it
0-15
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Soderling sends a thumping forehand return down the line
Fault. First serve touches the net tap and lands outside the service box.
Unbelievable play from Robin Soderling !!!. He is certainly looking strong again in the match as he continues with defiant play to sneak his way back into the match.The match is nicely poised at 4-4 in the decider
Served By: R Soderling Won By: Soderling
Soderling - Gonzalez
6 - 3
7 - 5
5 - 7
4 - 6
4 - 4
Game
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Gonzalez dumps the routine backhand into the net
Fault. R Soderling serve lands outside the service line.
40-0
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! After a short rally Gonzalez sends a forehand long
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
30-0
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Soderling moves Gonzalez around the court and forces error
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
15-0
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Soderling serves,reaches to the net and plants a low volley into open court
Robin Soderling is slowly and steadily rising to the occasion. He breaks Fernando Gonzalez and continues to wrestle in the middle
Served By: F Gonzalez Won By: Soderling
Soderling - Gonzalez
6 - 3
7 - 5
5 - 7
4 - 6
3 - 4
Game
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Soderling slaps a ferocious forehand return down the line and gets the break back
15-40
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Soderling generates a gorgeous backhand right into the corner and takes control of the situation
15-30
ACE, Winner: Gonzalez!!! ACE! F Gonzalez brings out big serve
0-30
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Gonzalez forehand misses the court
0-15
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Soderling strokes a stunning crosscourt forehand, forcing error
Soderling takes his last chances to turn the match around and attempt to narrow the gap with a break. Gonzalez, however doesn't seem to be giving any more chances to his Swede opponent
Served By: R Soderling Won By: Soderling
Soderling - Gonzalez
6 - 3
7 - 5
5 - 7
4 - 6
2 - 4
Game
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Gonzalez Backhand return goes wayward
40-30
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Big serve, unreturned
30-30
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Powerfull backhand from Soderling forces an error from Gonzalez
15-30
Double Fault, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Shocker!!! R Soderling commits Double Fault.
Fault. R Soderling serve lands outside the service line.
15-15
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Soderling comes in the line of the ball and smashes it long
15-0
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Huge serve, return from Gonzalez goes wayward
Gonzalez proved that he is not just good in closing out half won matches, he also has the capability to comeback in tight matches and win them too.
Served By: F Gonzalez Won By: Gonzalez
Soderling - Gonzalez
6 - 3
7 - 5
5 - 7
4 - 6
1 - 4
Game
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez stuns Soderling with big crosscourt forehand passing shot winner
40-15
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Soderling forehand return jumps the line
30-15
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez moves Soderling around the court and slaps a ferocious backhand pass down the line
Fault. F Gonzalez serve lands outside the service line.
15-15
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Soderling surges towards the net and produces a sensational stretched volley
15-0
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Soderling forehand misses the court
Served By: R Soderling Won By: Soderling
Soderling - Gonzalez
6 - 3
7 - 5
5 - 7
4 - 6
1 - 3
Game
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! After a short rally Gonzalez sends a forehand long
40-0
ACE, Winner: Soderling!!! ACE! R Soderling brings out big serve
30-0
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Weak return from Gonzalez goes into the net
15-0
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Soderling produces a raking forehand down the line and Gonzalez fails to control it
Served By: F Gonzalez Won By: Gonzalez
Soderling - Gonzalez
6 - 3
7 - 5
5 - 7
4 - 6
0 - 3
Game
ACE, Winner: Gonzalez!!! F Gonzalez arrows another ace in the middle
40-15
ACE, Winner: Gonzalez!!! F Gonzalez sledge hammers anothe ace!
30-15
ACE, Winner: Gonzalez!!! ACE! F Gonzalez brings out big serve
15-15
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Gonzalez kicks forehand over the line
15-0
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Good serve by Gonzalez, return of serve sails out
In one of the most amazing comebacks of his career, Fernando Gonzalez fights back into the match after a two set deficit to hold a 2-0 lead in the decider..This one deserves a standing ovation.....! Here's to awesome Fernando...!
Served By: R Soderling Won By: Gonzalez
Soderling - Gonzalez
6 - 3
7 - 5
5 - 7
4 - 6
0 - 2
Game
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez breaks as Soderling forehand drifts outside the court
30-40
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez sends a thumping forehand down the line
Fault. R Soderling serve lands outside the service line.
30-30
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Outwide serve, return falls at the net
15-30
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Soderling forehand misses the court
15-15
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez batters away a deadly forehand down the line
15-0
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Soderling serves,follows it with forehand winner
Served By: F Gonzalez Won By: Gonzalez
Soderling - Gonzalez
6 - 3
7 - 5
5 - 7
4 - 6
0 - 1
Game
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez serves, return lands out side the court
40-15
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Soderling backhand bounces over the line
30-15
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Gonzalez backhand jumps the line
30-0
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Accurate serve aimed at T, return from Soderling goes out
15-0
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Good serve, return from Soderling goes into the net
Gonzalez brings the composure and determination of a champion and pockets the fourth set 6-4 rather easily on his first set point and levels the match. Hold on to your breath people, the match just got ultra exciting...!
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Served By: R Soderling Won By: Gonzalez
Soderling - Gonzalez
6 - 3
7 - 5
5 - 7
4 - 6
Game
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez forehand down the line misses the target
30-40
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Soderling backhand goes into the net.Its SET POINT for Gonzalez
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
30-30
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Long rally till Gonzalez backhand drifts outside the court
15-30
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Soderling forehand fails to find the court
15-15
Double Fault, Winner: Gonzalez!!! First serve touches the net cord and lands outside the service box, unfortunate for R Soderling
Fault. First Fault !
15-0
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Soderling moves Gonzalez around the court and forces a error on Gonzalez backhand
Fault. R Soderling serve lands outside the service line.
Gonzalez, upset with a line call, brings his sarcasm to the fore, aggrevating his frustration over the line umpire, but manages to win from that point onwards.
Served By: F Gonzalez Won By: Gonzalez
Soderling - Gonzalez
6 - 3
7 - 5
5 - 7
4 - 5
Game
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Finally Gonzalez holds as Soderling nets a backhand
40-30
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Soderling pushes forehand over the line
30-30
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Soderling sends a thumping forehand down the line
30-15
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez smacks a forehand down the line
15-15
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Well an argument between Gonzalez and chair umpire. Gonzalez thinks Soderling forehand is wide but the umpire thinks the other way
15-0
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Powerful serve in the middle, no return from Soderling
Robin Soderling was little known, rather unknown to many before his triumph over Rafael Nadal. However this one win changed the entire course of his career and here he is, just games away from a place in the final.
Served By: R Soderling Won By: Soderling
Soderling - Gonzalez
6 - 3
7 - 5
5 - 7
4 - 4
Game
ACE, Winner: Soderling!!! ACE! R Soderling brings out big slice serve
40-15
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Gonzalez forehand finds the net-tape in the middle
30-15
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez anticipates early and whips a smashing forehand return onto it
Fault. R Soderling serve lands outside the service line.
30-0
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Slice serve sliding in the middle, Gonzalez only reaches to it
Fault. R Soderling serve lands outside the service line.
15-0
ACE, Winner: Soderling!!! R Soderling opens with Booming first serve.ACE!
15-30
ACE, Winner: Gonzalez!!! F Gonzalez arrows another ace in the middle
0-30
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Gonzalez misfires a forehand
0-15
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Brief rally, Soderling comes in quickly and volleys a winner
Served By: F Gonzalez Won By: Gonzalez
Soderling - Gonzalez
6 - 3
7 - 5
5 - 7
3 - 4
Game
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez continues with fine serving and holds to love
40-0
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Accurate serve sliding in the middle, no return
30-0
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Out wide serve, Soderling just manages to touch it
15-0
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Soderling pushes forehand over the line
Speed seems to be the 'Mantra of the match' today as both players are keeping the points as short as possible, with their serves dominating the game.
Served By: R Soderling Won By: Soderling
Soderling - Gonzalez
6 - 3
7 - 5
5 - 7
3 - 3
Game
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Soderling serves,follows it with crosscourt forehand drive
Fault. R Soderling serve lands outside the service line.
40-30
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Long rally till Gonzalez misfires a forehand
30-30
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Soderling dumps a routine backhand into the net
30-15
ACE, Winner: Soderling!!! R Soderling continues with fabulous serving.ACE!
15-15
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez comes in quickly and whips a winner
15-0
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Gonzalez forehand goes straight into the net
Fault. First serve touches the net tap and lands outside the service box.
It somehow makes more sense that Gonzalez didn't get an opponent as sharp as Soderling as looking at his road to semifinals, his win against Andy Murray included a bagel, and that kind of power display is lacking from this match. Should the credit be given to Soderling?
Served By: F Gonzalez Won By: Gonzalez
Soderling - Gonzalez
6 - 3
7 - 5
5 - 7
2 - 3
Game
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Great serve, return falls at the net
40-15
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Soderling pushes forehand into the net
30-15
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Gonzalez forehand finds the net in the middle
30-0
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Soderling forehand finds way into the net
15-0
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Slice serve,return from Soderling goes out
With both players challenging each other with Aces and unreturned serves, one after another, the set seems to be progressing towards a swashbuckling tie-break
Served By: R Soderling Won By: Soderling
Soderling - Gonzalez
6 - 3
7 - 5
5 - 7
2 - 2
Game
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Gonzalez nets a forehand
40-0
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Gonzalez backhand finds the net in the middle
30-0
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Soderling serves,rushes to the net and smashes a winner
15-0
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Fast paced serve, return flies out
Gonzalez gets back on track with a love service game in a long time in this match.
Served By: F Gonzalez Won By: Gonzalez
Soderling - Gonzalez
6 - 3
7 - 5
5 - 7
1 - 2
Game
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez holds to love as Soderling return jumps the line
40-0
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez generates a gorgeous forehand right into the corner and takes control of the situation
30-0
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Outwide serve, return lands outside the court
15-0
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Soderling pushes backhand over the line
Although a loss of serve in the 12th game of the third set may have come as a shock to the Swede considering his power performance in the match till now, he seems to be regrouping himself to close out the match in four...!
Served By: R Soderling Won By: Soderling
Soderling - Gonzalez
6 - 3
7 - 5
5 - 7
1 - 1
Game
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! High kick serve, return goes out
40-0
ACE, Winner: Soderling!!! ACE! R Soderling brings out big serve
30-0
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Soderling sends a big forehand down the line
15-0
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Soderling serves,and places a forehand winner
Fernando Gonzalez has not been put into this situation so far in this year's championship. But after pocketing the third set, he seems to be a man-on-fire...!
Served By: F Gonzalez Won By: Gonzalez
Soderling - Gonzalez
6 - 3
7 - 5
5 - 7
0 - 1
Game
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Soderling backhand misses the court
A-40
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez slaps a ferocious forehand down the line
Deuce
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Sliding serve in the middle, Soderling only touches it
40-A
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Soderling sends a thumping forehand up the line
Deuce
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez serves,and follows it with a forehand winner.Deuce again
40-A
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Soderling thwacks a deadly backhand down the line and takes the lead
Fault. F Gonzalez serve lands outside the service line.
Deuce
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Soderling strokes a stunning backhand pass and makes it deuce again
A-40
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez serves,follows it with a winner
Deuce
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez hits a big forehand up the line.Deuce again
40-A
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Soderling gets the advantage as Gonzalez backhand slice drifts outside the court
Fault. F Gonzalez serve lands outside the service line.
Deuce
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Powerful forehand from Soderling forces an error from Gonzalez.Deuce
40-30
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Soderling forehand finds way into the net
30-30
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Soderling nets a backhand
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
15-30
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Gonzalez drop shot goes straight into the net
15-15
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez hits a delightful forehand winner down the line and crowd enjoys it too
0-15
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Gonzalez off-forehand misses the court
Fault. F Gonzalez serve lands outside the service line.
Gonzalez strikes back with all guns blazing to win the third set 7-5 and push the match into the fourth set. Will he be able to keep the momentum in his favour? Find out with us on TennisEarth.com...!
Fernando Gonzalez had a fantastic year with a win in Vina Del Mar and semifinal finishes in Barcelona and Rome. He came into the semifinals with wins over players like Andy Murray and Victor Hanescu and if the current form continues, he may stop the Swede express from cruising into the finals of the 2009 French Open.
Served By: R Soderling Won By: Gonzalez
Soderling - Gonzalez
6 - 3
7 - 5
5 - 7
Game
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Soderling misfires forehand . Gonzalez wins the third set 7-5 on come back trail
15-40
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Soderling pushes forehand over the line
15-30
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez slaps a ferocious forehand up the line
15-15
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Soderling hits a delightful backhand winner down the line and crowd enjoys it too
0-15
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez sends a thumping backhand winner down the line
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
With a possible tie-break on cards, anything can happen. Whoever jumps earlier on the opportunities will get the set.
Served By: F Gonzalez Won By: Gonzalez
Soderling - Gonzalez
6 - 3
7 - 5
5 - 6
Game
ACE, Winner: Gonzalez!!! F Gonzalez arrows another ace in the middle
40-0
ACE, Winner: Gonzalez!!! F Gonzalez continues with fabulous serving.ACE!
30-0
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Soderling pushes forehand over the line
15-0
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Good serve, Soderling return misses the court
Served By: R Soderling Won By: Soderling
Soderling - Gonzalez
6 - 3
7 - 5
5 - 5
Game
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Soderling serves, wide slice and follows it with awinner
40-15
ACE, Winner: Soderling!!! ACE! R Soderling brings out big serve
30-15
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Soderling backhand slice misses the court
30-0
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Accurate serve aimed at T, return goes wdie
Fault. First Fault!
15-0
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Good serve, return goes out
Served By: F Gonzalez Won By: Gonzalez
Soderling - Gonzalez
6 - 3
7 - 5
4 - 5
Game
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Weak return from Soderling goes into the net
40-30
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Soderling forehand jumps the line
30-30
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Brief rally till Soderling produces an acute angled crosscourt forehand winner
30-15
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Soderling nets a backhand
15-15
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Soderling backhand drifts outside the court
15-0
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!!
Served By: R Soderling Won By: Soderling
Soderling - Gonzalez
6 - 3
7 - 5
4 - 4
Game
ACE, Winner: Soderling!!! R Soderling aims ace down the T
40-15
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Gonzalez pushes forehand over the line
30-15
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Soderling sends a thumping forehand up the line
15-15
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! After a short rally Soderling sends a forehand long
15-0
ACE, Winner: Soderling!!! R Soderling starts with big serve down the middle.ACE!
Gonzalez, who picked up the title in Vina Del Mar this year has been very consistent on European claycourt season with two semifinals finishes in Barcelona and Rome.However, his performance reminds of neither of these achievements.
Served By: F Gonzalez Won By: Gonzalez
Soderling - Gonzalez
6 - 3
7 - 5
3 - 4
Game
ACE, Winner: Gonzalez!!! F Gonzalez arrows another ace from his armour!
40-15
ACE, Winner: Gonzalez!!! ACE! F Gonzalez brings out big serve
30-15
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Good serve, unreturned
15-15
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Soderling strokes a stunning crosscourt backhand return
15-0
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez races to the net and volleys with soft hands
Fault. R Soderling serve lands outside the service line.
Served By: R Soderling Won By: Soderling
Soderling - Gonzalez
6 - 3
7 - 5
3 - 3
Game
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Soderling holds as return lands outside the court
Fault. R Soderling serve lands outside the service line.
40-30
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Gonzalez mishits a forehand
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
30-30
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Soderling forehand skips the court
30-15
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Good serve, return misses the court
15-15
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Soderling hits a crosscourt backhand winner
0-15
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Soderling forehand misses the court
If the pattern is to be followed from the previous two sets, a single break has decided the fate of the set. Can Gonzalez get lucky this time?
Served By: F Gonzalez Won By: Gonzalez
Soderling - Gonzalez
6 - 3
7 - 5
2 - 3
Game
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Soderling pushes forehand over the line
A-40
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez continues with fine serving
Deuce
ACE, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Big serve!Ace
30-40
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Lucky for Soderling as the return just touches the net cord and lands in Gonzalez court. Gonzalez gives it a hard look
30-30
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Gonzalez backhand sails out of the court
30-15
ACE, Winner: Gonzalez!!! F Gonzalez arrows another ace in the middle
15-15
ACE, Winner: Gonzalez!!! ACE! F Gonzalez brings out big serve
0-15
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! After a short rally Gonzalez sends a forehand long
En route to the semifinals, Robin Soderling, has done what the biggies of the tennis world couldn't do. He has handed Nadal his first ever loss at Roland Garros and has continued his dream run with a straight sets routing of No. 10 Nikolay Davydenko.
Served By: R Soderling Won By: Soderling
Soderling - Gonzalez
6 - 3
7 - 5
2 - 2
Game
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Soderling holds with ease as Gonzalez nets a backhand
40-15
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Soderling smacks a forehand down the line
30-15
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Soderling forehand jumps the line
30-0
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Gonzalez comes in the line of the ball but volleys long
15-0
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Soderling serves,reaches to the net and volleys a winner
Gonzalez refuses to bow down as he clinches a quick service game to stay ahead in the third set
Served By: F Gonzalez Won By: Gonzalez
Soderling - Gonzalez
6 - 3
7 - 5
1 - 2
Game
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Soderling backhand goes straight into the net
Fault. F Gonzalez serve lands outside the service line.
40-15
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez moves Soderling around the court and completely outfoxes Soderling with a drop-shot
30-15
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Soderling nets a forehand
15-15
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Quick serve, return from Gonzalez goes into the net
0-15
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Gonzalez off-forehand jumps the line
With such an invincible lead in the match, Soderling seems all set to reach the maiden Grand Slam final of his career at Roland Garros. His potential opponent, Roger Federer has struggled in several big matches including the final at the Australian Open. Can he win the first slam of the year? Stay tuned as the blockbuster semifinal between Federer and Del Potro follows the current semifinal match between Soderling and Gonzalez.
Served By: R Soderling Won By: Soderling
Soderling - Gonzalez
6 - 3
7 - 5
1 - 1
Game
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Wide slice serve, return falls at the net
40-15
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Soderling moves Gonzalez around the court and whips a forehand in the middle
30-15
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Soderling forehand bounces over the line
30-0
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Gonzalez forehand pass misses the court
Fault. R Soderling serve lands outside the service line.
15-0
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Soderling hits a big forehand down the line and Gonzalez fails to control it
With an effort to get past the bad memories of previous sets, Gonzalez pockets a quick service game to make a promising start in the third set.
Served By: F Gonzalez Won By: Gonzalez
Soderling - Gonzalez
6 - 3
7 - 5
0 - 1
Game
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez sends a thumping off-forehand and opens with 1-0 lead in the third set
40-30
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Gonzalez sends a backhand long
Fault. First Fault!
40-15
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! High kick serve, return lands outside the court
30-15
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Good serve aimed at T, return goes long
15-15
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Soderling pushes forehand over the line
0-15
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Gonzalez backhand drifts outside the court
Soderling races to a two sets to love lead in the match with another pivotal break in the second set's eleventh game. With another set to go, it's entirely upto Gonzalez to see if he can stretch Soderling to limits, or better , make a comeback into the match to emerge victorious.
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Served By: R Soderling Won By: Soderling
Soderling - Gonzalez
6 - 3
7 - 5
Game
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Soderling wins the second set as the return of serve goes into the net
Fault. R Soderling serve lands outside the service line.
40-30
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Soderling generates a gorgeous forehand right into the corner and will serve for the SET
30-30
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Accurate serve aimed at T, no return
15-30
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!!
15-15
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Soderling serves, comes to net but sends an easy smash into the net
15-0
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Sizzling serve, Gonzalez just touches it
Soderling jumps at the triple break point opportunity with the help of some deep returns of serve. After facing some resistance from the Chilean, the Sede pockets a crucial service break.
Served By: F Gonzalez Won By: Soderling
Soderling - Gonzalez
6 - 3
6 - 5
Game
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Gonzalez looks outraged as Gonzalez forehand lands outside the court. Soderling will serve for the set
40-A
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Soderling gets another break point as Gonzalez forehand bounces over the line
Deuce
ACE, Winner: Gonzalez!!! ACE! F Gonzalez brings out big serve
30-40
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez hits a forehand down the line
15-40
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez serves,follows it with forehand winner down the line
0-40
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Powerful forehand from Soderling forces an error from Gonzalez
0-30
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Gonzalez forehand jumps the line
0-15
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Gonzalez mishits a forehand
Served By: R Soderling Won By: Soderling
Soderling - Gonzalez
6 - 3
5 - 5
Game
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Soderling holds as he comes to net and smashes
A-40
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Angled slice serve, return lands outside the court
Deuce
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez anticipates early and batters away a deadly return
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
A-40
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Wide slice serve, return from Gonzalez goes into the net
Deuce
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Great serve under pressure, heavy out wide, Gonzalez only touches it
Fault.
40-A
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Set Point for Gonzalez as Soderling pushes forehand over the line
Fault. R Soderling serve lands outside the service line.
Deuce
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez thwacks a dreamy forehand up the line and makes it deuce
40-30
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Soderling off-forehand misses the court
40-15
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Soderling produces a raking forehand down the line and Gonzalez fails to control it
Fault. R Soderling serve lands outside the service line.
30-15
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Deep return of serve from Gonzalez forces a error on Soderling
30-0
ACE, Winner: Soderling!!! R Soderling aims ace down the T
Fault. First serve touches the net tap and lands outside the service box.
15-0
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Gonzalez return of serve sails out
Fault. First serve touches the net tap and lands outside the service box.
With a couple of games already over, it's clear who has the ability to draw first blood. With Soderling struggling with his first serves, Gonzalez pockets the first break of the match.
Served By: F Gonzalez Won By: Gonzalez
Soderling - Gonzalez
6 - 3
4 - 5
Game
ACE, Winner: Gonzalez!!! F Gonzalez hits another Booming first serve.ACE!
A-40
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Powerful serve, Soderling fails to control it
Deuce
ACE, Winner: Gonzalez!!! F Gonzalez sledge hammers anothe ace! and makes it deuce again
40-A
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Soderling scrambles back a brutal backhand
Deuce
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez thwacks a dreamy forehand up the line
40-A
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Gonzalez forehand goes straight into the net. A chance for Soderling to break Gonzalez
Deuce
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Soderling generates a gorgeous forehand right into the corner and makes it deuce
A-40
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Wide slice serve, return is wayward
Deuce
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Soderling gears up and pours the pressure on Gonzalez with a flashing crosscourt forehand winner
Fault. First Fault !
A-40
ACE, Winner: Gonzalez!!! F Gonzalez aims another ace down the T
Deuce
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Soderling backhand slice drifts outside the court.Deuce
30-40
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Gonzalez misfires a backhand. Break Point for Soderling
30-30
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Soderling stands tall as he sends another backhand return on serve
Fault. F Gonzalez serve lands outside the service line.
30-15
ACE, Winner: Gonzalez!!! F Gonzalez aims ace down the T
15-15
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Soderling races to the net and volleys with soft hands
Fault. F Gonzalez serve lands outside the service line.
15-0
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez serves,follows it and blasts a forehand winner
Soderling continues to serve hard to win the another quick service game.
Served By: R Soderling Won By: Soderling
Soderling - Gonzalez
6 - 3
4 - 4
Game
ACE, Winner: Soderling!!! Sizzling serve.Ace!
40-15
ACE, Winner: Soderling!!! R Soderling continues with fabulous serving.ACE!
30-15
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Gonzalez forehand goes straight into the net
15-15
ACE, Winner: Soderling!!! R Soderling hits Booming first serve.ACE!
0-15
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Soderling comes in the line of the ball but volleys it into the net
Gonzalez serves well on key points to win an impressive service game.
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Served By: F Gonzalez Won By: Gonzalez
Soderling - Gonzalez
6 - 3
3 - 4
Game
ACE, Winner: Gonzalez!!! ACE! F Gonzalez brings out big serve and holds
40-30
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Soderling returns a winner onto Gonzalez second serve
Fault.
40-15
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Gonzalez forehand jumps the line
40-0
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Soderling forehand drifts outside the court
30-0
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez outfoxes Soderling with a drop-shot
15-0
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez guides a forehand down the line.Winner
Fault. F Gonzalez serve lands outside the service line.
Soderling has been the story of the championship ever since his win against the World number one. Soderling later revealed - I'm so proud of myself. This is the best win of my career against a man who is the greatest claycourt player in history. But I told myself before the match that I had to believe I could win."
Served By: R Soderling Won By: Soderling
Soderling - Gonzalez
6 - 3
3 - 3
Game
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! High kick serve, returns sails out.
40-0
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Soderling brings out another huge serve
Fault. R Soderling serve lands outside the service line.
30-0
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Soderling comes in quickly and smashes a winner
15-0
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Quick serve, return from Gonzalez goes into the net
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
Gonzalez holds nerves and the service game to avoid Soderling an early lead in the set. With such power off both flanks, Gonzalez is well prepared to level the match.
Served By: F Gonzalez Won By: Gonzalez
Soderling - Gonzalez
6 - 3
2 - 3
Game
ACE, Winner: Gonzalez!!! ACE! F Gonzalez brings out big serve and holds
40-30
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Soderling backhand finds the net in the middle
30-30
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez stuns Soderling with big forehand down the line
15-30
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Great serve under pressure from Gonzalez, return goes long
Fault. F Gonzalez serve lands outside the service line.
0-30
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Soderling positions himself onto the net and places a deep pass
0-15
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Gonzalez mishits a backhand
Soderling has been beaten by potential finalist Federer in all his previous meetings including a match up in Madrid this year. Federer's own road to the semifinals has been quite a struggle with an exception in a straight sets win over Gael Monfils.
Served By: R Soderling Won By: Soderling
Soderling - Gonzalez
6 - 3
2 - 2
Game
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Soderling thumps forehand winner down the line
Fault. R Soderling serve lands outside the service line.
40-30
ACE, Winner: Soderling!!! R Soderling sledge hammers anothe ace!
30-30
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez comes in quickly and volleys a winner
30-15
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Soderling moves Gonzalez around the court and whips a forehand winner
15-15
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Soderling hits a big forehand winner down the line
0-15
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Soderling nets a forehand
Fernando Gonzalez' road to semifinals has been pretty impressive. His wins over players like Andy Murray and Victor Hanescu made his intentions clear about his stake at the title at this year's championships.
Served By: F Gonzalez Won By: Gonzalez
Soderling - Gonzalez
6 - 3
1 - 2
Game
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Angled slice serve, return goes wide.
40-30
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez serves,follows it with forehand winner
30-30
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Soderling positions himself onto the net and places a backhand return down the liine
30-15
IN, Winner: Soderling!!!
Fault. F Gonzalez serve lands outside the service line.
30-0
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez hits a delightful forehand winner down the line and crowd enjoys it too
15-0
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez starts with good serve
Soderling wastes no time in winning a love service game. Soderling has struggled past some tough matyches against Nikolay Davydenko and Nadal.
Served By: R Soderling Won By: Soderling
Soderling - Gonzalez
6 - 3
1 - 1
Game
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Soderling holds to love as Gonzalez backhand sails out of the court
40-0
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Soderling serves,reaches to the net and drives a forehand winner
30-0
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Soderling slaps a ferocious forehand down the line
15-0
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Powerful forehand from Soderling forces an error from Gonzalez
Gonzalez makes his presence felt with a tough service hold, thanks to his powerful groundstrokes, which otherwise seem to be doing little for the Chilean.
Served By: F Gonzalez Won By: Gonzalez
Soderling - Gonzalez
6 - 3
0 - 1
Game
ACE, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Big serve!Ace. Gonzalez averts break point and holds
A-40
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez slaps a ferocious forehand up the line
Deuce
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez serves,follows it with forehand winner
40-A
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Soderling again capitalises on second serve with his backhand return.Break Point
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
Deuce
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Deuce as Gonzalez forehand finds way into the net
40-30
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Good serve, return misses the court
30-30
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Soderling pounces on second serve and Soderling smacks a forehand up the line
Fault. F Gonzalez serve lands outside the service line.
30-15
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Bodyline serve, return goes wide
15-15
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Gonzalez nets a forehand
15-0
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Return from Soderling goes out
So Robin Soderling defies all odds to clinch the first set with the help of a single break in the first set, winning the opener 6-3. The Chilean is far cry from his thrilling performace against Andy Murray in the quarterfinals, which made him reach the first ever Grand Slam semifinal of his career.
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Served By: R Soderling Won By: Soderling
Soderling - Gonzalez
6 - 3
Game
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Short rally Gonzalez sends a forehand long. Soderling wins the first set 6-3
40-30
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Wide slice serve, Soderling follows it with forehand winner down the line.Set Point for Soderling
Fault. First serve touches the net tap and lands outside the service box.
30-30
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Soderling kicks forehand over the line
30-15
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Soderling blasts a forehand down the line
15-15
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez places a clever drop shot at the net, Soderling fails to retrieve it
15-0
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Soderling moves Gonzalez around the court and places a forehand up the line
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
Gonzalez continues to hang in there with a quick service game. However, with the sudden elevation in Swede's game, Gonzalez must look forward to levelling the match in the second set.
Served By: F Gonzalez Won By: Gonzalez
Soderling - Gonzalez
5 - 3
Game
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez continues with good serving and hangs in there
40-30
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez serves,comes to net and follows it with forehand .Winner
30-30
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Fine serve, no return from Soderling
15-30
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Gonzalez backhand slice finds way into the net
15-15
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Good serve by Gonzalez, Soderling returns it long
0-15
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Deep return of serve from Soderling forces an error on Gonzalez
Robin Soderling came into the semifinals after achieving a major feat, which was his emphatic win over Rafael Nadal. He beat a player who had been unbeaten in Roland Garros in his entire career. This can easily be compared to Federer's win over the then four time defending champion Pete Sampras at Wimbledon 2001.
Served By: R Soderling Won By: Soderling
Soderling - Gonzalez
5 - 2
Game
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Soderling wins four games in row as he comes to net and whips a forehand winner
40-0
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Soderling slaps another forehand winner down the line
30-0
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Soderling serves,reaches to the net and hammers a forehand on Gonzalez return
15-0
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Gonzalez forehand lands outside the court
Soderling gets the crucial break in the sixth game of the set to now serve to go up 5-2.
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Served By: F Gonzalez Won By: Soderling
Soderling - Gonzalez
4 - 2
Game
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Gonzalez misfires a forehand. Soderling gets a break and leads 3-2 in the opening set
40-A
Double Fault, Winner: Soderling!!! 3rd Double Fault by Gonzalez. Not a encouraging sign for Gonzalez
Fault. F Gonzalez serve lands outside the service line.
Deuce
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Powerful forehand from Soderling forces an error from Gonzalez.Deuce
40-30
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez generates a gorgeous backhand right into the corner and takes control of the situation
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
30-30
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Huge serve, Soderling only manages to touch it
15-30
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Wide slice serve, return from Soderling goes into the net
Fault. F Gonzalez serve lands outside the service line.
0-30
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Gonzalez forehand finds the net in the middle
0-15
Double Fault, Winner: Soderling!!! What a miss! another double fault by F Gonzalez
Fault. First Fault!
Soderling has been the story of the championship ever since his win against the World number one. Soderling later revealed - I'm so proud of myself. This is the best win of my career against a man who is the greatest claycourt player in history. But I told myself before the match that I had to believe I could win."
Served By: R Soderling Won By: Soderling
Soderling - Gonzalez
3 - 2
Game
ACE, Winner: Soderling!!! R Soderling arrows another ace in the middle and holds for 3-2 lead in the set
40-15
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Good net play from both the players, Soderling places a drop shot at the net, Gonzalez struggles to return it inside
30-15
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Gonzalez mishits a backhand
15-15
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Rally, Soderling rushes to net but fails to keep the ball in play
15-0
ACE, Winner: Soderling!!! R Soderling opens with Booming first serve.ACE!
Soderling strikes back immediately for am double break point opportunity and converts it with a deep forehand.
Served By: F Gonzalez Won By: Soderling
Soderling - Gonzalez
2 - 2
Game
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Soderling breaks back as Gonzalez forehand drifts outside the court
15-40
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Lengthy rally till Gonzalez backhand lands outside the court.Break Point for Soderling
15-30
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Soderling smacks a forehand on return of serve
15-15
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez serves,follows it with forehand winner down the line
Fault. First Fault !
0-15
Double Fault, Winner: Soderling!!! Double Fault!
Fault. F Gonzalez serve lands outside the service line.
With a couple of games already over, it's clear who has the ability to draw first blood. With Soderling struggling with his first serves, Gonzalez pockets the first break of the match.
Served By: R Soderling Won By: Gonzalez
Soderling - Gonzalez
1 - 2
Game
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez sends a thumping backhand down the line and secures first break of the match
Fault. R Soderling serve lands outside the service line.
30-40
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Soderling saves one with powerful forehand in the middle
15-40
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez gets chance to break Soderling as his forehand sails out of the court
15-30
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Long rally until Soderling fails to make contact with the court
15-15
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Soderling forehand bounces over the line
15-0
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Gonzalez off-forehand misses the court
Fault. R Soderling serve lands outside the service line.
Gonzalez progresses into the match with the help of some big serves and blistering forehands and pockets a routine service game
Served By: F Gonzalez Won By: Gonzalez
Soderling - Gonzalez
1 - 1
Game
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Soderling pushes forehand over the line.Its 1-1 in the opening set
40-30
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Huge serve, return lands outside the court
30-30
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Soderling strokes a stunning return of serve
30-15
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Gonzalez backhand drifts outside the court
30-0
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Soderling forehand jumps the line
15-0
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez serves, races to the net and volleys with soft hands
Gonzalez, who picked up the title in Vina Del Mar this year has been very consistent on European claycourt season with two semifinal finishes in Barcelona and Rome. Can he get a step ahead this time and bring home the crowning glory?
Served By: R Soderling Won By: Soderling
Soderling - Gonzalez
1 - 0
Game
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Soderling serves,follows it and punches a forehand winner
A-40
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Soderling moves Gonzalez around the court and forces error
Fault. R Soderling serve lands outside the service line.
Deuce
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Soderling slaps a ferocious forehand down the line, second serve speed - 193 kmph
30-40
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Soderling forehand finds way into the net
30-30
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Gonzalez scrambles back a brutal forehand return
30-15
IN, Winner: Gonzalez!!! Soderling dumps the forehand into the net
30-0
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Soderling sends a big forehand down the line
15-0
IN, Winner: Soderling!!! Soderling begins with good serve, no return from Gonzalez
Here come both the players... and are warming up for the big occasion
Both players about to appear on Court Philippe Chatrier
French Open Men's Singles Semifinals
Fernando Gonzalez vs. Robin Soderling
Head-to-Head
Gonzalez leads series 4-3
Last Meeting - 2007 World Team Championships RR
Gonzalez won 4-6 7-5 6-4
Fernando Gonzalez had a fantastic year with a win in Vina Del Mar and semifinal finishes in Barcelona and Rome. He came into the semifinals with wins over players like Andy Murray and Victor Hanescu and is seen as one of the strongest contendors for the French Open crown.
His opponent today is Robin Soderling, who has done what the biggies of the tennis world couldn't do. He has handed Nadal his first ever loss at Roland Garros and has continued his dream run with a straight sets routing of No. 10 Nikolay Davydenko. Overall, it's going to be a nail-biting semifinal at Court Philippe Chatrier.
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