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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