Another easy match for the Swiss Maestro that left 7 games to his opponent.
The difference was pretty clear as Roger didn’t concede a break to convert 2 of the 7 break points conceded by De Bakker. Roger was very effective with his first serve to win 31 points out of 34.
From Roger
“I’m happy, the conditions are very quick and Thiemo is a dangerous opponent,” said Federer.”I’m glad to go through and be in the quarter-finals again. It was a good win.”
Quarters vs. Benneteau
In the next round the world no.2 will play against Benneteau that is having a very good run. The Frenchman defeated Kamke in the first round 6-3 6-2 to beat Hanescu in the 2nd 6-1 6-3.
Head to Head is 4-1 for Federer.
In the other results, Baghdatis upset Gasquet 6-4 6-4 to play against Dimitrov the quarters and Del Potro defeated Gulbis 7-6 (5) 6-3