When the draw for the Australian Open was made public, a spicy 3rd round encounter between Berdych and Roger Federer was spoken about in abundance. Two players who know each other in and out, both trying to return to their hay days, and both continuously trying to prove those ‘age critics’ wrong.
On Friday night when the two took centre stage, everyone expected an epic five setter, or at least a closely contested match. Little did we know that the Federer of the old was supposed to make an appearance on the Rod Laver Arena tonight!
Exquisite shot making, deft volleys and strong serves; tonight was all about the genius of Roger Federer. He absolutely crushed Berdych in straight sets and sent out a strong statement about his chances at this years Australian Open. We all knew that he had it, but to witness it on court tonight was something very special.
This is how Twitter reacted to the genius of the man.
"Have you ever seen anyone in the history of tennis who makes it look so effortless?" – John McEnroe on ESPN2 on Roger Federer #AusOpen
— Roger Federer Book (@FedererBook) January 20, 2017
"I like my ice cream and I like my chocolate… I like treats. And I don't feel bad about it." –Roger #Federer/the little kid IN ALL OF US
— Nick McCarvel (@NickMcCarvel) January 20, 2017
Poetry in motion , it is always a treat to see @rogerfederer in his sublime state #enjoyitwhilewecan
— Paul Annacone (@paul_annacone) January 20, 2017
How good was @rogerfederer tonight @AustralianOpen? Even his interview with @JCourierTennis was exceptional. Great to have Roger back.
— Nick Bollettieri (@NickBollettieri) January 20, 2017
For @rogerfederer that's 39/41 points won when making 1st serve. Highest % in his brilliant career!Nishikori next challenge #AusOpen
— Chris Fowler (@cbfowler) January 20, 2017
https://twitter.com/brahmaraj/status/822417121443344385
It doesn't sound like an upset when the 17 seed Roger Federer beats the 10 seed Tomás Berdych #AusOpen #Tennis #FedFan
— Bob Loblaw (@555ft) January 20, 2017
https://twitter.com/fusmani2/status/822440204334170112
#Federer did not drop serve tonight, didn't face a break point, wasn't even pushed to deuce. #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/wEQriac72V
— FedFan (@FedererFan07) January 20, 2017
https://twitter.com/hassolv/status/822441750883106816
https://twitter.com/Rural_Postman/status/822441263232417796
Federer vs. Nadal final then, yeah?
— David Law (@DavidLawTennis) January 20, 2017
