Breaking: After a shaky start, Roger Federer has defeated Hungarian Marton Fuscovics on day seven of the Australian Open | AnthColangelo
The crowd on Rod Laver Arena were treated to the classics in the fourth set; first via an impossibly powerful backhand-overhead smash from Federer and next a looping dipping forehand down the line."Aye, aye, aye," Federer said when he hit an uncharacteristically wayward shot when serving for the match, such were his comfort levels.Match point was brought up with an elegant half volley as he charged to the net although he did not capitalise right away.
"It took some time, I was looking to maybe mix it up a little bit more ... just had to figure it out, finally found a way.
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