Just one hour and 19 minutes later he had made a much more significant tennis statement, however, with a 6-3 6-2 6-2 victory against Dominik Hrbaty which was the perfect answer to those who had dared suggest his game was beginning to unravel.
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Federer makes a statement
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Fourth seed Djokovic makes impressive start
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Stastny makes up for penalty
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Andy Roddick captures his first title of the season
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Roddick overcomes Chardy
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What Just Happened
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Nadal makes winning return
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Roger Federer lost to nikolay Davydenko
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ESPN2 reveals results before matches at French Open
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Tennis team secures first winning season in six years
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Hockey player recovers after big hit
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Speedway rider recovering well
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Federer loses US Open in a dramatic game
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Opponents may have figured out counter for Spain
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Djokovic pronounces himself fit, eager
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Rabiya emerges as winner
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Title race takes a twist