I don’t see Federer winning this. He’s not playing all that badly but the power seems to be fading and Koepfer is durable and with it being clay those shots are not carrying through. Loads of deuce games here. It’s only 4-4 and we’re already 40 minutes into the first set.
Berrettini home in 3 sets and becomes the third Italian to qualify for the last 16.
The 3 Italians do have Nadal, Djokovic and possibly Federer in the next round though.
Berrettini seems to be playing very well.
Federer seems out of sorts here. Last thing he needs is a long match especially with Berettini in the next round. 3 Italians in round 4.
Federer takes the first set in one hour and one minute.
Koepfer is really up for this and fighting every point, be interesting to see if that breaks his spirit a little.
Federer now 0/6 on break points.
So many long rallies in this game, enjoyable to watch but very unFederer like to be getting involved in these type of exchanges.
0/7 now.
He makes it on the 8th break point. Be interesting if he now eases off on Koepfer’s service games in this set.
Grumpy Federer tonight. 2-0 lead now that might improve his mood.
Koepfer breaks back.
He’s being a bit of a pest tonight. I think he senses blood if he can keep in this battle.
Koepfer beating himself here
Another marathon set here
Looks like a set apiece here
This will be going 3hrs minimum
Federer has jacked it now.
Don’t think Federer is too bothered now
Never seen Federer play this bad.
Looks like Koepfer has shit himself at the thought of beating Federer
Madness for Federer to be playing in the muck a few weeks shy of turning 40. Nottingham and Stuttgart both start on Monday. That’s where he should be, getting in some much needed practice on grass ahead of the important business that lies ahead over the next 6 weeks.
How did Federer win that set? Practically like a 5 setter already and only 3 sets played
The German is losing it. No need for what he did there.
It’s the 6th of June in Paris now. Wouldn’t be the first German to start losing it in France on the 6th of June.
Good win for fed but he won’t get by berrettini in the next round.