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Federer wins in return from five-week layoff

Associated Press

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

MADRID, Spain -- Roger Federer returned from a five-week layoff to beat Radek Stepanek 6-3, 7-6 (6) on Wednesday in the second round of the Madrid Masters. The 2006 champion rallied from a 5-3 deficit in the tiebreak with some excellent shotmaking, including a backhand that landed in the far corner on match point. "Happy to be back on tour," Federer said. "Happy with this first round. It was always going to be tough against Radek and he played a great second set." Federer, playing his first ...

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