Three most powerful comeback moments of the year 2012 – Tennis News
Ernests Gulbis ousts Andreas Haider-Maurer
Seeded seventh, Ernests Gulbis, secured the win over the local challenger, Andreas Haider-Maurer in the first round of the Bet-at-Home Cup Kitzbuhel, Austria. The Latvian native dominated his rival in three sets, 2-6, 7-5, 6-1.
World number 67, Gulbis, started the opener at average pace and levelled down the score line to 5-all by the middle of the set. He jumped forward to win the 10th game and completely prevailed over the wild card entrant
in nearly two hours and three minutes.
Gulbis is famous for his gradual pace in the game, as he usually loses the initial set but as he gains momentum in the later, at an unstoppable momentum. He contested with a remarkable consistency, and thundered powerful aces on
his opponent’s court. He persistently battled and attained 14 of 20 serve points and 10 of 11 following games, making it one of the most dramatic wins of the year. In the next round, he lost at the hand of Rogerio Dutra Silva in the same court.
Roger Federer performances at the Grand Slams
The 31-year-old Swiss professional establish remarkable comeback when he battled against Juan Martin del Potro at the quarter-finals of the Roland Garros. In a post match interview, Federer expressed himself, “Physically it was
not going to be an issue at all. It was more mentally just knowing that I cannot afford any more mistakes. That's the problem at two sets to love down, because I did have my chances, in the second set, which was a tough set for me to lose.”
The Swiss professional, Roger Federer, secured his outstanding win at the grass courts of Wimbledon Champions. He gave Julien Benneteau a remarkable exit in the third round, 4-6, 6-7(3), 6-2, 7-6(6), 6-1.
The famous champion told the media, “It's always one of the best feelings coming back from two sets to love in a Grand Slam, and in particular here at Wimbledon where I have been able to do it. So I have been there, but not with
the roof closed. That made the atmosphere very special.”
After his breath-taking matches, he battled forward to win the Wimbledon Championships took the front from the Serbian number one, Novak Djokovic, and journeyed to the top f the ATP Rankings. He even broke the record of the American
legend, Pete Sampras, to thunder 32 straight quarter-final appearances.
The Swiss professional played like a solid rock, setting down all the challenges in front of him. He has the unique ability to nudge up his performance while playing and uphold his focus.
Novak Djokovic outmuscles Jo-Wilfried Tsonga
The 25-year-old Serbian tennis ace, Djokovic, knocked down the fifth seeded Frenchman, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, 6-1, 5-7, 5-7, 7-6(6), 6-1, in a tiring four hour and five-minute match at Roland Garros.
After his win, the right-hander Serbian contender achieved the title of playing in his eighth straight Grand Slam semi-final event. As a player, he was very delighted with his performance as it gave a chance to clinch the fourth
straight major event.
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