ROGER FEDERER VS FILIP KRAJINOVIC LIVE
THIRD SET (*denotes server)
FEDERER 6-1 6-4 1-0 KRAJINOVIC*
Two more break points for Federer. And Krajinovic chooses a terrible time to hit his first double fault of the match. Federer breaks again.
SECOND SET
*FEDERER 6-1 6-4 KRAJINOVIC
Federer earns two set points and he gets the job done when Krajinovic nets a return. Federer in full control now.
FEDERER 6-1 5-4 KRAJINOVIC*
Krajinovic drops a touch and Federer gets two break points. And it’s a tough end to the game for the Serbian as he nets a backhand volley.
Federer to serve for the second set next.
*FEDERER 6-1 4-4 KRAJINOVIC
Federer nets a forehand. Another break point for Krajinovic. Federer forehand winner. Deuce. But Federer commits another forehand error. Second break point.
And the Serb gets back level after an aggressive point and getting the error from Federer.
FEDERER 6-1 4-3 KRAJINOVIC*
Lovely backhand drop shot by Federer, 15-30. But Krajinovic responds with a blistering backhand down the line winner, 30-30.
And the Serbian holds again to keep himself in the set.
*FEDERER 6-1 4-2 KRAJINOVIC
Federer’s toughest service game of the match as he’s pushed to deuce. And he puts a sliced backhand long to concede a break point.
But Krajinovic puts a backhand long. Federer ace. And he comes through that test.
FEDERER 6-1 3-2 KRAJINOVIC*
Oh. My. Goodness. A breathtaking forehand pass on the run by Federer, 15-40. Krajinovic saves the first. Then the second when his backhand flies long.
And he completes a terrific hold when he gets the better of Federer at the net.
*FEDERER 6-1 3-1 KRAJINOVIC
Fourth ace for Federer, 40-15. And a fifth completes another game for the Swiss.
FEDERER 6-1 2-1 KRAJINOVIC*
A love hold for Krajinovic. But the problem is he’s a set and a break down.
*FEDERER 6-1 2-0 KRAJINOVIC
Federer is on a another planet right. A backhand winner followed by a deft drop volley and he finishes the game with an ace.
FEDERER 6-1 1-0 KRAJINOVIC*
Krajinovic ace, 15-30. Then a volley winner, 30-30. But he tries to serve and volley again and dumps the ball into the net. Break point.
And Federer breaks again when Krajinovic nets a defensive backhand.
FIRST SET
*FEDERER 6-1 KRAJINOVIC
Federer holds to love to finish the first set. It has been that simple. It has taken just 20 minutes.
FEDERER 5-1 KRAJINOVIC*
Nice serve and volley from Krajinovic, 30-0. And he finally gets on the board when Federer puts a return wide.
*FEDERER 5-0 KRAJINOVIC
Brilliant return by Krajinovic on Federer’s second serve, 30-30. But Federer moves 5-0 ahead in just 15 minutes with another forehand winner.
FEDERER 4-0 KRAJINOVIC*
Both players striking the ball cleanly and hitting winners. But Federer earns another break point when Krajinovic nets a forehand.
And he gets the break with a blistering forehand winner.
*FEDERER 3-0 KRAJINOVIC
Krajinovic drills a forehand winner cross court, 30-30. And after eight minutes, Federer consolidates the break.
FEDERER 2-0 KRAJINOVIC*
Glorius backhand pass down the line on the run by Federer, 0-30. He then catches out Krajinovic at the net. Three break points.
He saves the first. Then the second with a deft drop volley. But not the third as goes long with a backhand. Early break for Federer.
*FEDERER 1-0 KRAJINOVIC
A fast start by Federer as he holds to 15 in his opening service game.
09:55: The winner of this match will face John Millman in the third round.
09:50: Federer and Krajinovic walk onto court to an excellent reception from the fans.
09:45: Federer and Krajinovic are up NEXT!
09:35: It is all over on Rod Laver Arena as Wiliams completes a 6-2 6-3 win.
09:25: Wiliams now a break up on Zidansek and on course for the third round.
09:15: Federer and Krajinovic are last on Rod Laver Arena. Their match follows the first match between Serena Williams and Tamara Zidansek.
Williams won the first set 6-2.
09:00: Hello and welcome to LIVE coverage of Roger Federer’s second-round clash against Filip Krajinovic at the Australian Open.