Safe and solid stuff for Roger Federer that dismisses Alexandr Dolgopov 6-3 7-5 6-1 in just 1 hour and 32 minutes. This is a very important win for the Swiss that has managed save some more energy for the 3rd round where he is expected to face Dimitrov.
Federer. The serve was key…
Roger was particularly effective with his serve to blast 25 aces and win 88% points behind his first serve (44 of 49). The Swiss commented “I think it’s a very important part of the game,” he said talking about the serve. “I think everybody should work on it, to be honest. It’s the only shot that we can actually really control. The rest we are reacting to. I thought today I did serve very well.”
Roger Federer and Alexandr Dolgopolov make their way onto Rod Laver Arena #AusOpen https://t.co/NJ4055L5Za
— Australian Open (@AustralianOpen) January 20, 2016
… it was a very good win
The Roger shared his thoughts about Dolgopolov “He’s explosive; got a great return, especially on the second serve. He’s got all the shots. Just for him it’s managing how to use what at what time. I’m very pleased with this win. I think it’s a tough second round. In my opinion, he’s better than a lot of the guys who are ranked ahead of him.”
Another win for Federer as he defeats Dolgopolov #299 #AusOpen https://t.co/gNbuAr6tkr
— Australian Open (@AustralianOpen) January 20, 2016
Next vs. Dimitrov?
Roger is expected to play the 3rd round against Dimitrov that is playing his second round against world no.210 Marco Trungelliti. Head to head is 4-0 for Roger that has recently defeated Grigor in Brisbane 6-4 6-7 (4) 6-4.
Federer was so so in 2 sets, then races off d Dolgopolov 63 75 61. Could face Dimintrov in 3rd R. Grigor has 2 play great 2 have any chance
— Matt Cronin (@TennisReporters) January 20, 2016
| ROGER’S HALF SO FAR |
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| IN MOTION… |
