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Roger Federer scored his 29th win in Davis Cup singles for Switzerland when he gave the home side the first point of the Davis Cup by BNP Paribas World Group Play-off tie against Serbia & Montenegro.The world No. 1 got Switzerland off to a perfect start, taking just an hour and 28 minutes to outclass the world no. 92 ranked Janko Tipsarevic in Friday’s opening rubber 63 62 62 to give his team a 1-0 lead in their quest to secure a place in the World Group next year.
Federer in total control
The Swiss player was in total control throughout the match although in the first set he seemed to be making more unforced errors than usual. After quickly advancing to a 5-1 lead Federer had a slight lapse in concentration, losing his serve for the first time in the match. Tipsarevic followed this by holding his own service game but didn’t need a second chance and served out the set 64. The second and third sets followed in quick succession 62 62. Tipsarevic did produce some fine winners but was unable to sustain that level. Roger finished off the game in typical clinical fashion. The result was never in doubt.
Federer was happy with his general performance, “I was happy in general with my entire game I thought I played a very consistent solid match. I was in control throught the whole match. I made a good start to the match and I think that’s always key to try and dominate the opponent.”
A fair crowd in Switzerland
The enthusiastic crowd largely kitted out in red and white gave their champion a rapturous welcome, with the public announcer taking what seemed like several minutes to read out Roger Federers achievements. Demonstrating an excellent sense of fair play and respect for the game Tipsarevic was also warmly applauded upon his introduction as well as for his occasional spectacular winners.
Next up is the long anticipated match between Switzerland’s no. 44 ranked Stanislas Wawrinka and Serbian teen sensation Novak Djokovic, ranked no. 21.
Wawrinka was very lucky to be able to count on the support and advice of the world’s No. 1 player before this important match “I always ask Roger about tennis, about tactics, about everything and he’s always here to say something to say, some good words, I think it's really nice for that.”
Note: This is, in fact, Serbia & Montenegro's last Davis Cup tie, as the two nations will compete separately from next year following Montenegro's vote for independence from earlier this year.
Added by: Yana (2007-01-18)
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