Federer Escapes From Berdych at Aussie Open
January 25, 2009
Roger Federer came from 2-0 down against 20th seed Tomas Berdych to move into the quarter finals at the Australian Open. Federer took the match 4-6, 6-7(4), 6-4, 6-4, 6-2.
Berdych was hitting the ball too heavy and with good placement for Federer early in the match as he exploded out of the blocks.
When Berdych got within sight of a huge upset he choked. He had an easy volley and overhead that he missed by miles at a crucial point in the third set. This gave Federer the break he needed to go on and record a famous victory.
Federer was glad to escape from this match. At the US Open at the same stage he also went to five sets before going on to win the title. Is that a good omen for Federer?
If Federer went out today it would have been the first time since the French Open in 2004 that he had not at least made it to a semi-final.
Next up for Federer is Juan Martin Del Potro who defeated Marin Cilic 5-7, 6-4, 6-4, 6-2.
Today has been an interesting day at the Australian Open. First we saw Jelena Jankovic lose to Marion Bartoli, next we saw Dinara Safina come from 5-2 down in the third set to defeat Alize Cornet and then the Federer match.
Slipping quietly into the quarters was Andy Roddick. He advanced by defeating Tommy Robredo in straight sets.
Tough day at the office for three Australian Open players
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