Roger Federer reaches the 3rd round of the Australian Open after winning a tricky contest.
The match
Roger was meant to have a comfortable ride against the world no.189 Daniel Evans. However, the Brit was quite inspired especially in the first 2 sets when he reached the breaker on both occasions. In the first set, there was no break of service and Federer made it after winning the last 4 points in the tiebreak to recover from a 3-5 deficit.
Federer started strong in the 2nd set to conquer a 2-0 lead, but he looked lethargic at times to fail to serve out the set when leading 5-4. Eventually, Federer won also the second set tiebreak even if he looked a bit shaky.
The Swiss Maestro was much more convincing in the third set after he conceded just 1 point on serve. The world no.3 conquered the decisive break in the 4th game (3-1) to finally win the match 7-6 (5)7-6 (3) 6-3 in 2 hours and 35 minutes.
Roger Federer vs. Dan Evans match highlights | Australian Open 2019
I liked the match, it was enjoyable. FEDERER
Soon after the match, Roger commented
“I think he is a good player. I’ve seen him play some really good matches over the years. I see why he can cause difficulties to players. He’s got a nice slice and defending the court well. He has the variation, which is always a hard thing to play against. He was feeling it today.
I liked the match. I thought he was playing well. It was enjoyable.”
Federer will face Taylor Fritz in the 3rd round.
H2H Roger Federer vs. Taylor Fritz
Roger and Taylor have played already once. The head to head is 1-0 for Federer after he defeated the American in Stuttgart back in 2016.
IN THE 3RD ROUND
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