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PARIS -- Roger Federer barely sweated as he beat Tomas Berdych 6-4, 6-3 to set up a Paris Masters final against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, who had to save three match points in a gritty win against American John Isner on Saturday. UGG Boots Black Friday UK Free Shipping . The sixth-seeded Tsonga beat the unseeded Isner 3-6, 7-6 (1), 7-6 (3) in an unpredictable contest lasting nearly three hours, a total contrast to Federers breezy one-way victory in 80 minutes. Federer, the 16-time Grand Slam champion, looked impregnable on his serve and did not face a break point. He broke the fifth-seeded Berdychs serve at the start of each set to take control. "I really played great today. I didnt give Tomas much. I was able to play aggressive and serve good, so overall it was a wonderful performance," said Federer, who is looking to win the Paris title for the first time. "I just felt like I was reading his serve, I was playing well from the baseline." Berdych, the 2005 champion, appeared nervous and failed to find any rhythm as Federer dictated rallies with his unwavering forehand. Berdych was so impressed that he felt like he was playing against "the old Roger" who won 42 titles, including 11 Grand Slams, from 2004-07. "We can count the unforced errors he made on the fingers of one hand," Berdych said. "He played like I remember him (playing) a few years ago. Today was pretty much no chance at all for me." Federer agreed that he was close to his best in making his first Paris Masters final. "I take it as a compliment because the Roger Federer of old, he lost five matches a year and won 90 or 80," Federer said. "I think he did really well to hang in there, because I did have more chances than him." The Swiss star, who won his home tournament in Basel last week, will try for his 69th title in his 99th final. He has now reached at least the final of all nine Masters events. Tsonga won his only Masters title in Paris three years ago, and aims for his eighth career title. He almost threw away the semifinal against Isner when, serving at 40-15 up in the 12th game of the third set, he let Isner back in. "It was a war of nerves. The crowd helped me and it was an advantage playing in France," Tsonga said. "When I had match points against me, I said encouraging things to myself, and I managed to save myself." Tsonga saved three match points, with Isner helping him with unforced errors from the baseline. "You come so close to winning, it gets taken away from you. It wasnt to be," Isner said. "He came up with the goods, hats off to him. Thats why hes one of the best players in the world, he came up big." Isner held serve for the entire match, but Tsonga dominated the tiebreakers. Tsonga won the first tiebreaker 7-1, and the second 7-3, clinching victory on his first match point with a quick forehand pass that flew past Isner, who was hoping to become the first American to win here since Andre Agassi in 1999. "Ive showed this tournament that I can play with the best players in the world," said Isner, who was hoping to reach his first Masters final. "I just have to be more consistent, improve my backhand." Tsonga and Federer are set to meet for the sixth time this year, and first since the U.S. Open quarter-finals when Federer prevailed. Federer leads the matchups 5-3 overall, but two of Tsongas wins were this year at Wimbledon and the Rogers Cup. "I have no particular problem playing against him. Im not afraid of him," Federer said. "I would be afraid of him in the first round, but (not) in the final, when I feel good." Tsonga, who beat David Nalbandian of Argentina in the 2008 final, ensured a Frenchman made the final for the fourth consecutive year -- with Gael Monfils losing the previous two. "I already had a difficult (tournament) in 2008," Tsonga said. "But if I manage to beat (Federer) in front of my fans, it will be an even bigger win." UGG Boots Cyber Monday UK CHEAP . On July 27 cyclings best-known race will host "La Course by Le Tour de France" -- a one-day womens competition staged hours before Tour riders race on the same circuit to finish the three-week event on Paris Champs-Elysees. UGG Boots Cyber Monday UK .com) - Robin Lehner made 35 saves, and the Ottawa Senators scored four goals in a 5 1/2 minute span in their 7-2 win over the Arizona Coyotes on Saturday afternoon. http://www.uggblackdriday.co.uk/ .85 million ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament. The hard-serving righties combined for 17 aces, including nine by the triumphant Berdych, who ended a 16-month title drought.PHOENIX - The Phoenix double-point guard combination of Goran Dragic and Eric Bledsoe reminded everyone just how good they can be together.Dragic scored 34 points, Bledsoe had 27 and the Suns beat Indiana 116-99 on Tuesday night for their fourth straight victory over the Pacers.Two electrifying guards playing together. Thats a tough matchup, Indiana coach Frank Vogel said. They have incredible speed. If you dont take care of the basketball they will expose you for 38 fast-break points, which is what happened tonight.The Suns guards, who are getting more time together on the court with Isaiah Thomas out with an injury, combined for 22-for-35 shooting. Dragic matched his season high for a game with 22 first-half points, and Bledsoe scored 21 in the second half.Dragic made five of six 3-pointers, Bledsoe had seven assists.Finally, you know, weve been struggling a little bit, Bledsoe said. This game really was easy for us.Gerald Green and Markieff Morris added 15 points apiece for the Suns, who broke open the game in the final seven minutes.The Suns, after two lethargic losses, wore down the Pacers with their high-energy game.It was a big talk for us all the last two days of having that enthusiasm, Phoenix coach Jeff Hornacek said, having that energy. ... and I think these guys took it to heart.Miles scored 17 for Indiana, and Roy Hibbert had 15 points and 10 rebounds.Phoenix put together a 17-3 run spanning halftime that erased a nine-point Indiana lead and lifted the Suns to a 64-59 advantage on Dragics 13-footer with 8:01 left in the third quarter.Miles went hard to the floor with 30.7 seconds lefft in the third, and after an official review, Green was called for a flagrant-one foul, giving Indiana two free throws, plus possession, much to the displeasure of the crowd. UGG Boots Black Friday UK. Hibbert hit two foul shots with eight seconds left to cut Phoenixs lead to 83-79 entering the fourth.Phoenix stretched it to 10 before Indiana closed to 94-88 on Donald Sloans layup with 7:24 left. But the Pacers Solomon Hill missed two free throws, Dragic hit a 3 and Bledsoe stole the ball for a breakaway dunk and Phoenix was off on a 12-0 run.Vogel liked the play of his bench, who outscored the Suns reserves 57-30. But Phoenix outscored the Indiana starters by a startling 86-42.Thats something weve got to look at, he said.TIP-INSPacers: Set a season high for points in first quarter (28) and in first half (56). ... After three days off, Indiana is playing five games in eight days. ... Indiana took a 42-33 lead on a 9-0 run. ... Indiana shot 59 per cent from the field in the first half, 37 per cent in the second.Suns: Hornacek said an MRI of Thomas injured ankle was negative and the guard might play Friday night at Dallas. Thomas has missed four games. ... Phoenix has won eight of the last 10 against Indiana and 15 of the last 19.UP NEXTPacers: At Portland on Thursday.Suns: At Dallas on Friday.NEW NAMEEarlier Tuesday, the Suns announced that naming rights to US Airways Center had been sold to the Pima-Maricopa tribal community. Starting next season, the building will be called Talking Stick Resort Arena. The tribes operate the casino-hotel-restaurant complex on the outskirts of north Scottsdale. Cheap Soccer Jerseys Cheap NHL Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys cheap jerseys Cheap Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys China ' ' ' |
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