Kiefer Crushes Llodra

This evil match came and went on Wednesday. Michael Llodra and Nicolas Kiefer faced off in first-round action. I suspected Kiefer might have troubles since he has had nagging injuries this summer and was heavily taped up for the match.

Llodra jumped out with a break and was leading 3-0. Suddenly Kiefer found his game and killed Llodra with forehand winners. After he pretty much dismantling Llodra's game, he ended up beating the Frenchman 6-3 6-4 6-4. The German must have some tennis voodoo over Llodra because he is now 3-0 over the Frenchman.

Kiefer now has the large task of meeting Rafeal Nadal this evening. Nadal leads this matchup 4-0, so there will be little doubt who will come out on top of that matchup.

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