Former ATP World Tour stars Todd Woodbridge, Thomas Johansson, Mark Philippoussis and Pat Cash look at the chances of Roger Federer at the 2017 Australian Open.
Watch highlights of Roger Federer outlasting Kei Nishikori in the fourth round of the 2017 Australian Open. Video courtesy Tennis Australia. Getty Images photo.
Roger Federer is full steam ahead as he continues his quest for an unprecedented 18th Grand Slam title and fifth at the Australian Open. Tested immediately with back-to-back Top 10 clashes in the third and fourth rounds, Federer has emerged unscathed and looks to be rounding into his top form just in time for the business end of the tournament. Despite enduring a five-set, three-hour clash with World No. 5 Kei Nishikori, the Swiss believes he is rediscovering his rhythm after ending his 2016 campaign in July due to a knee injury. "I was playing way better than the first couple of rounds where I put in a lot of mental energy to stay with my opponents, figure them out,...
Roger Federer dug in his heels to stop Kei Nishikori on Sunday at the Australian Open, rallying past the fifth seed 6-7(4), 6-4, 6-1, 4-6, 6-3 in three hours and 23 minutes. Federer secured a milestone 200th win over a Top 10 opponent, becoming the first active player to achieve the feat. "He played his heart out and I thought he played a great match, I'm happy to be a part of it," said Federer. "He was hanging tough and playing really well on the big points. I was telling myself to stay calm and this is what I trained for in the offseason. This is a big moment for me in my career." The four-time champion exhibited great resolve...
To be the best, you have to beat the best. Roger Federer has been living by that mantra throughout his storied career and on Sunday the Swiss added yet another milestone to his glittering list of achievements. Federer became the first active player to win 200 matches against Top 10 opponents, improving to 200-107 (.651) in the FedEx ATP Win-Loss Index with a fourth round victory over World No. 5 Kei Nishikori at the Australian Open. To put that in perspective, Federer's Top 10 victories account for nearly one-fifth of his match wins (1084) in total. FedEx ATP Performance Zone: Top 10 Wins "It's great," Federer said following his victory over Nishikori. "I didn't know it going in. I just...