Roger Federer’s Epic Loss

Written by: Bob Larson Tennis on 27th June 2013

Roger Federer's Epic Loss

epa03761470 Swiss Roger Federer reacts during his second round match against Sergiy Stakhovsky of Ukraine for the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, in London, Britain, 26 June 2013. EPA/TOM HEVEZI |

Roger Federer was digesting his epic Wimbledon second round loss 6-7(5),

7-6(5), 7-5, 7-6(5) to Ukrainian Sergiy Stakhovsky and already plotting

strategy for the future. Nothing will chance for the Swiss as he admits

defeats and prepares for what he hopes are better days on the summer North

American hardcourts.

“It’s always disappointing in losing any match, but particularly here,” said

Federer, who said that he plans to be back next year and is set to make a

fresh start on the new surface. The third seed who had been bidding for a

record eighth title at the All England club was stunned in three hours of

drama on Centre court, his “home” since his first grand slam title a decade

ago.

The loss ends Federer’s run of 36 consecutive Grand Slam quarter-final or

better appearances (starting at 2004 Wimbledon). “This is a setback, a

disappointment, I’ve had some great moments here, and some really tough

ones. It was a tough loss today and I appreciated the standing ovation I got

when I left the court.

“I wish my streak would not have ended but I don’t think I’ll mourn it. I’m

moving on from here.”

Added the stoic Swiss: “What do you do after something like this? The first

thing is don’t panic, go back to work and come back stronger.

It’s simple but hard to do. I usually do turnarounds pretty well, I’m hoping

for a good summer and a good end of season. This what not what I was hoping

for and I’m looking forward to next year. I still have many more years to

come.

“It was a tricky match but credit to him for closing it out under enormous

pressure.”

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