ROGER BEATS CANAS IN ROME

6-3, 6-3

Even though most consider Canas to be a Roger-killer, two of his victories [2007 Indian Wells and 2007 Miami] were the result of Roger playing with a sprained ankle [known only to a few in Roger's entourage and , of course, your humble obedient servant, myself].

Mirka's insistence that he play those two tourneys, against the wishes of Tony Roche, his coach, led to Tony's resignation.