Thursday, July 24, 2008

Federer Suffers Shocking Loss in Toronto

Roger Federer, of Switzerland, walks off the court after losing to Gilles Simon, of France, in the Rogers Cup tennis tournament in Toronto on Wednesday, July 23, 2008.
Swiss world No.1 Roger Federer has suffered a shock defeat in his first match since losing the Wimbledon final as he went down 2-6 7-5 6-4 to Gilles Simon of France.

Federer was defeated for the second time in an opening match this season at the $US2.6 million ($A2.71 million) ATP Masters Series hardcourt tournament here in Toronto. He also lost to Andy Roddick in the Dubai first round in early March.

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