French Open Federer out by Djokovic, & Nadal in finale

Novak Djokovic's win streak ends at French Open

As dusk descended, the winds swirled and full-throated chants of "Ro-ger! Ro-ger!" finally subsided, Roger Federer stepped to the baseline to serve - one point from returning to the French Open final and one point from ending Novak Djokovic's 43-match winning streak.
Federer rocked back, unfurled his body and whipped an ace to seal Friday's 7-6 (5), 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (5) victory over Djokovic. Then Federer roared and wagged his right index finger, as if telling the world, "I'm still No. 1!"
So what if the official ranking says otherwise? This was Federer showing he still has what it takes.
He'll chase his 17th Grand Slam title in Sunday's final against longtime nemesis Rafael Nadal. The top-seeded Spaniard, a five-time French Open champion who is 44-1 in the tournament, eliminated fourth-seeded Andy Murray 6-4, 7-5, 6-4 in a semifinal that lasted more than three hours.
By summoning all the strokes and resolve required to win a taut, tense contest with a lot on the line, Federer also managed to do what no one else had in quite some time: defeat Djokovic.
Djokovic began the day 41-0 in 2011 and unbeaten since losing to Federer in late November.
"I wasn't here to spoil the party," said Federer, who completed a career Grand Slam by winning the 2009 French Open. "Almost feels, somewhat, like I've won the tournament, which is not the case. Silverware is still out there to be won, and I'm looking forward to the match with Rafa."
It will be their fifth meeting - and fourth final - in Paris since 2005. Nadal is 4-0 in those matches, part of his 16-8 overall lead head-to-head.
A sixth French Open title would tie Nadal with Bjorn Borg for the most in history.
"I don't think about that," said Nadal, who turned 25 on Friday. "A lot of respect for the great Bjorn, but I ... focus on (trying) to play well. For me, it is much more important to win at Roland Garros than equal Bjorn."
Djokovic is the only other player to have beaten Federer more than eight times, including a 3-0 mark this season before Friday. Long considered one of the top talents in tennis, Djokovic credited a handful of factors with helping him excel recently: more maturity, confidence from helping Serbia win its first Davis Cup title in December and a gluten-free diet he refuses to discuss in any detail.
He won his second major title, at the Australian Open in January, and arrived in Paris as a co-favorite with Nadal, thanks in part to having beaten the Spaniard in two tournament finals on clay in May.
"It had to end somewhere," said the second-seeded Djokovic, who would have clinched the No. 1 ranking with a victory over Federer and will move up anyway if Nadal loses Sunday. "Best five months of my life, my tennis career. I cannot complain. It was definitely an incredible period."
Federer and Djokovic didn't set foot on Court Philippe Chatrier until early evening. It was nearly 6 p.m. when the first point was played, and the heavy gray clouds clustered overhead limited the light. By the end of the match, at 9:36 p.m., it was tough to see.
Today's women's final matches Li Na, 29, and defending champion Francesca Schiavone of Italy. Schiavone, 29 at last year's French Open, became the oldest first-time women's Grand Slam winner in the Open era.

Roger Federer Vs Novak Djokovic, Second Semifinals in Major’s 2011

 

It would be the second time this season, as Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic will be clashing in the semifinals of the French Open 2011 on Friday at Roland Garros in Paris, French. Earlier, this season, Novak Djokovic has beaten Roger Federer in the semifinals of the first major tournament of the year in Australian Open 2011.

The undefeated men this season, Novak Djokovic will be facing the 16-time grand slam winner, Roger Federer in semifinals encounter on Friday, 3rd May, 2011 15:00 GMT at Roland Garros in Paris, France.

The world No.2 & No.3 will be facing each other to enter into the finals of the French Open tournament, as the Un-defeated men this season is aiming for his First Major title at French Open and the 16-time grand slam winner is aiming for second French Open at Roland Garros in Paris.

The most fascinating contest in the French Open 2011, as the undefeated men and the record winner in majors with 16 titles in his career will be battling once again in major this year at the French Open 2011.

In today’s semifinals encounter, the complete pressure will upon the undefeated world No.2 player, Djokovic. The Serbian has been playing the best tennis of his life this season winning the entire ATP Masters tournament including the Australian Open title. He has already thrashed out the Swiss maestro this year in three various encounter and is prepared to battle with Federer.

While the world No.3, Federer aiming for second after winning the French Open championship title in 2009 is looking good with every match that he has played in the tournament so far. Federer has only a single title to his name this year, but the Swiss ace has a commendable 30-7 win-loss record. Federer has done quite well here at Roland Garros and he has a 43-11 win-loss record.

Interestingly, this will be their first meeting, here at Roland Garros and Djokovic will be looking to move-beyond the semi-finals this time. Earlier, Federer reached four consecutive finals, here at Roland Garros from 2006 -09, but clinched the title only in 2009, when he did not have to face Rafael Nadal in the final.

The head to head between both the players have played 22 matches against each other, where the Swiss is leading the contest with 13-9 against each. However, the Serbian is at his best and already defeated the Swiss in all occasions which, he has played this year.

Stayed tuned to watch the kickoff in front of your big screens, to watch the electrifying battle, as both the top seeded player will be fighting to enter into the finals of the French Open 2011.