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At long last, seven weeks to be exact, Roger Federer has returned to action and is at the Madrid Open along with the other three that make up the “Big Four”, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Andy Murray. Federer has enjoyed a long lay off, vacation time with the family, practice, and hopefully healing time for an ailing back. Now, we get back to it with the big guns all together on this red clay event leading up to the French Open at Roland Garros. Should be very interesting and coverage continues throughout the week on Tennis Channel, albeit at some not so great times, 5:00 am EST, 2:00 PST. At any rate, do not think any of the big four are playing on day one but do expect them to head to the court as the week progresses. This event was marked by controversy last year when they rolled out a blue clay court. Both Rafa and Djokovic were incensed (especially since they lost early!) and said they would not return if it was not replaced. Meanwhile, Roger just played on and won the event. It was apparently faster and slicker, prompting players to complain about injury. Well, the red clay is back, the big four are together again, and the ladies are in action as well. Should be a GREAT event and a wonderful opportunity to watch our favorite tennis players in action!
Again, welcome back Roger Federer! Next week all the great players will head to Rome as the road to Roland Garros continues!
