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Emphatic victory for the World No1 Roger Federer as he outplayed Spaniard Albert Montanes in all departments of the game to reach into the pre quarterfinals of the Australian Open. He will next face the winner between Lleyont Hewitt and Marcos Baghdatis
Served By: R Federer Won By: Federer
Federer - Montanes
6 - 3
6 - 4
6 - 4
Game
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer serves,reaches to the net and smacks a forehand winner in the middle of the court
40-30
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Wide slice serve, Montanes stretches to limit but to no avail...
30-30
IN, Winner: Montanes!!! Federer forehand finds way into the net
Fault. R Federer serve lands outside the service line.
30-15
ACE, Winner: Federer!!! R Federer continues with fabulous serving.ACE!
15-15
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer serves,follows it and volleys a winner
0-15
IN, Winner: Montanes!!! Federer forehand drifts outside the court
Montanes refuses Federer a free run in the third set as he holds for another time and forces Swiss Ace to come out and serve for the set
Served By: A Montanes Won By: Montanes
Federer - Montanes
6 - 3
6 - 4
5 - 4
Game
IN, Winner: Montanes!!! Huge serve in the middle, Federer only reaches to it.
40-15
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Short rally, Federer positions himself onto the net and forces a error on Montanes
40-0
IN, Winner: Montanes!!! Montanes stuns Federer with big crosscourt forehand winner
30-0
ACE, Winner: Montanes!!! Out-wide serve, Federer is unable to return it
15-0
ACE, Winner: Montanes!!! A Montanes opens with Booming first serve.ACE!
Served By: R Federer Won By: Federer
Federer - Montanes
6 - 3
6 - 4
5 - 3
Game
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Another fine serve, Montanes is unable to return it
40-15
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Deep forehand from Federer forces an error on Montanes
30-15
IN, Winner: Montanes!!! Montanes hits a delightful forehand winner down the line and crowd enjoys it too
30-0
ACE, Winner: Federer!!! Out wide serve, return from Montanes fails to land inside the court
15-0
ACE, Winner: Federer!!! R Federer opens with Booming first serve.ACE!
Montanes holds and hangs in the middle with a thread. He needs to fire with more arsenal as he still trails by a break of serve in the match.
Federer hit the rock bottom when he was handed the loss by Serbian Novak Djokovic in the semifinals of 2009 Miami Masters 1000 event. Ever since it has been all glitters for the Swiss maestro as titles in Madrid and Paris made him the resurgent heartthrob.
Served By: A Montanes Won By: Montanes
Federer - Montanes
6 - 3
6 - 4
4 - 3
Game
IN, Winner: Montanes!!! Federer backhand foats outside the court
40-0
ACE, Winner: Montanes!!! A Montanes aims ace down the T
30-0
IN, Winner: Montanes!!! Weak backhand return from Federer goes into the net
15-0
IN, Winner: Montanes!!! Federer lob sails outside the court
Federer tightens his grip on the match with a service hold. He leads 4-2 in the third set
Served By: R Federer Won By: Federer
Federer - Montanes
6 - 3
6 - 4
4 - 2
Game
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer serves, rushes to the net and punches away a volley
40-30
IN, Winner: Montanes!!! Montanes strokes a stunning crosscourt forehand winner
40-15
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer gears up and pours the pressure on Montanes with a flashing crosscourt forehand winner
30-15
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Quick serve, return lands outside the court
15-15
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer serves, races to the net . Montanes forehand pass catches the net in the middle.
0-15
IN, Winner: Montanes!!! Federer comes in the line of the ball but volleys it into the net
Monatnes continues to wrestle in the middle ...He holds an important serve and keeps the deficit to one game.
Served By: A Montanes Won By: Montanes
Federer - Montanes
6 - 3
6 - 4
3 - 2
Game
IN, Winner: Montanes!!! Montanes produces a raking forehand down the line and Federer fails to control it
40-15
IN, Winner: Montanes!!! Another fine serve from Montanes, return misses the court.
30-15
IN, Winner: Montanes!!! Bodyline serve, return falls at the net
15-15
IN, Winner: Montanes!!! Federer pulls a backhand wide in the rally
0-15
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Montanes down the line finds the net in the middle
Served By: R Federer Won By: Federer
Federer - Montanes
6 - 3
6 - 4
3 - 1
Game
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer stuns Montanes with big crosscourt forehand winner
40-30
ACE, Winner: Federer!!! ACE! R Federer brings out big serve, Montanes challenges it but loses.
30-30
IN, Winner: Montanes!!! Federer backhand jumps the line
30-15
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer serves,follows it and smashes a winner
15-15
IN, Winner: Montanes!!! After a short rally, Federer pushes backhand over the line
15-0
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Montanes forehand finds the net in the middle
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
Montanes, still bothered by an early break against him, manages to hold an important serve.
Served By: A Montanes Won By: Montanes
Federer - Montanes
6 - 3
6 - 4
2 - 1
Game
IN, Winner: Montanes!!! Another huge serve, return from Federer goes into the net
40-0
ACE, Winner: Montanes!!! A Montanes aims ace down the T
30-0
IN, Winner: Montanes!!! Federer Forehand return goes wayward
Fault. A Montanes serve lands outside the service line.
15-0
IN, Winner: Montanes!!! Montanes opens with big serve.
Served By: R Federer Won By: Federer
Federer - Montanes
6 - 3
4 - 4
Game
IN, Winner: Federer!!! After a short rally Montanes sends a forehand long
40-30
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Montanes backhand jumps the baseline
30-30
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Good serve, return Montanes lands wide off the court
15-30
IN, Winner: Montanes!!! Federer forehand lands outside the court
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
15-15
IN, Winner: Montanes!!! Federer pulls a backhand wide
15-0
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Huge serve, Montanes only touches to it
15-0
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Huge serve, Montanes only touches to it
Served By: A Montanes Won By: Montanes
Federer - Montanes
6 - 3
3 - 4
Game
IN, Winner: Montanes!!! As Federer backhand drifts outside the court, Montanes holds a crucial service game
A-40
IN, Winner: Montanes!!!
Deuce
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer slaps a ferocious forehand down the line
A-40
IN, Winner: Montanes!!! Federer looks outraged as Federer backhand lands outside the court
Deuce
IN, Winner: Montanes!!! After an awesome exchange of shots, Montanes places an angled volley that hits the net and jumps towards Federer's corner, which the Swiss fails to return
40-A
Double Fault, Winner: Federer!!! Shocker!!! A Montanes commits Double Fault.
Fault. A Montanes serve lands outside the service line.
Deuce
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Powerfull forehand from Federer forces an error from Montanes
A-40
IN, Winner: Montanes!!! Brief rally till Montanes produces an acute angled crosscourt forehand and forces an error
Deuce
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Montanes forehand finds way into the net
40-30
ACE, Winner: Montanes!!! A Montanes aims ace down the T
30-30
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer hits a delightful backhand winner down the line and crowd enjoys it too
30-15
IN, Winner: Montanes!!! Federer sets up the point well but pushes forehand over the line
15-15
IN, Winner: Montanes!!! Montanes scrambles back a brutal forehand
0-15
IN, Winner: Federer!!!
Served By: R Federer Won By: Federer
Federer - Montanes
6 - 3
3 - 3
Game
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer strokes a stunning inside out forehand
40-30
IN, Winner: Montanes!!! Federer nets a backhand
40-15
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Montanes forehand defensive shot drifts outside the court
30-15
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer sprints towards the net and puts away a high volley at the net
15-15
Double Fault, Winner: Montanes!!! What a miss! double fault by R Federer
Fault. R Federer serve lands outside the service line.
15-0
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer moves Montanes around the court and slaps a ferocious backhand down the line
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Served By: A Montanes Won By: Montanes
Federer - Montanes
6 - 3
2 - 3
Game
IN, Winner: Montanes!!! Federer forehand drifts outside the court
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
A-40
IN, Winner: Montanes!!! Federer looks upset as Federer forehand hits the net
Deuce
IN, Winner: Federer!!! After a short rally Montanes sends a backhand into the net
40-30
IN, Winner: Montanes!!! Federer backhand finds the net in the middle
Fault. A Montanes serve lands outside the service line.
30-30
IN, Winner: Montanes!!! Montanes serves,follows it and smacks a forehand winner
15-30
IN, Winner: Montanes!!! Montanes moves Federer around the court and forces an error
0-30
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Montanes forehand drifts outside the court
0-15
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Montanes backhand drifts outside the court
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Served By: R Federer Won By: Federer
Federer - Montanes
6 - 3
2 - 2
Game
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer serves,follows it and smashes a winner
40-15
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer serves,follows it and volleys a winner
30-15
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer steps in and smacks a forehand down the line
15-15
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Outwide serve, return from Montanes goes into the net
0-15
IN, Winner: Montanes!!! After a short rally Federer mis-hits a backhand
Montanes avoids any early damage and holds a quick serve to stay ahead in the second set.
Couple of unforced errors by Federer helps Montanes to hold for second time in the set. Its 2-1 in the set
Served By: A Montanes Won By: Montanes
Federer - Montanes
6 - 3
1 - 2
Game
IN, Winner: Montanes!!! Federer backhand goes straight into the net. Montanes holds
Fault. A Montanes serve lands outside the service line.
40-15
IN, Winner: Montanes!!! Federer backhand lands outside the court
30-15
IN, Winner: Montanes!!! Montanes serves,reaches to the net and blasts a forehand winner inn the middle
15-15
IN, Winner: Montanes!!! Fine serve, return from Federer fails to land inside the court
0-15
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Montanes attempted backhand slice lands at the net
Federer holds in blink of an eye and levels at 1-1 in the set
Served By: R Federer Won By: Federer
Federer - Montanes
6 - 3
1 - 1
Game
ACE, Winner: Federer!!! Another fine serve, Montanes is unable to return it
40-0
ACE, Winner: Federer!!! Huge serve, Montanes fails to put t back
30-0
ACE, Winner: Federer!!! R Federer continues with fabulous serving.ACE!
15-0
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Montanes comes in the line of the ball but sends a the pass into the nets
The Spaniard quickly leaves the bad memories of the first set behind and starts afresh with a service hold in the second set
Served By: A Montanes Won By: Montanes
Federer - Montanes
6 - 3
0 - 1
Game
IN, Winner: Montanes!!! Montanes sends a thumping backhand down the line and holds.
40-30
IN, Winner: Montanes!!! Montanes moves Federer around the court and forces a error on Federer with a drop shot.
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
30-30
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Montanes backhand jumps the baseline
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
30-15
IN, Winner: Montanes!!! Federer pushes a backhand over the baseline
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
15-15
IN, Winner: Montanes!!! Federer mishits a forehand in the rally
0-15
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Montanes backhand drifts outside the court
Federer is looking in good nick today as he races to 6-3 in the opening set and takes one set lead in the match.
Served By: R Federer Won By: Federer
Federer - Montanes
6 - 3
Game
ACE, Winner: Federer!!! R Federer arrows another ace from his armour!
40-0
ACE, Winner: Federer!!! R Federer continues with fabulous serving.ACE! 3 set points for Federer
30-0
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Fast paced serve, return from Montanes goes into the net
15-0
IN, Winner: Federer!!! R Federer starts with big serve down the middle.ACE!
Federer's capabilities were first questioned after his loss in the finals of Australian Open 09 when he lost to arch nemesis Rafael Nadal in five tough sets. His emotional meltdown in front of millions left the tennis world wondering whether he is capable of winning big matches at grand stages or not.
Served By: A Montanes Won By: Montanes
Federer - Montanes
5 - 3
Game
IN, Winner: Montanes!!! Federer dumps the routine forehand into the net
Fault. A Montanes serve lands outside the service line.
A-40
IN, Winner: Montanes!!! Montanes serves,follows it and volleys a winner
Deuce
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer moves Montanes around the court and completely outfoxes Montanes with a drop-shot
A-40
IN, Winner: Montanes!!! Montanes scrambles back a brutal forehand
Deuce
IN, Winner: Federer!!!
LET. Ball touches the net, A Montanes will serve again.
40-30
IN, Winner: Montanes!!! Montanes produces a raking forehand down the line and Federer fails to control it
30-30
IN, Winner: Federer!!! After a gruelling rally Montanes misses the line
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
30-15
IN, Winner: Montanes!!! Montanes slaps a ferocious forehand down the line
15-15
IN, Winner: Montanes!!! After a short rally Federer sends a forehand long
0-15
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer sends a thumping forehand down the line
Federer looks in methodical form today. With everything going in his favour so far, the Swiss seems all set to wrap up the opening set
Served By: R Federer Won By: Federer
Federer - Montanes
5 - 2
Game
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Big serve, return from Montanes goes into the net
40-15
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer moves Montanes around the court and completely outfoxes Montanes with a drop-shot
30-15
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer rushes to the net and punches away a volley
15-15
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Montanes dumps the routine forehand return into the net
0-15
IN, Winner: Montanes!!! Federer forehand jumps the line
Served By: A Montanes Won By: Montanes
Federer - Montanes
4 - 2
Game
IN, Winner: Montanes!!! Montanes serves,follows it and smacks a forehand winner
40-30
IN, Winner: Montanes!!! Solid serve, Federer forehand return drifts outside the court
30-30
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer generates a gorgeous forehand right into the corner and takes control of the situation
30-15
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer hits a delightful forehand winner down the line and crowd enjoys it too
30-0
IN, Winner: Montanes!!! Federer forehand return goes straight into the net
15-0
IN, Winner: Montanes!!! Weak return from Federer goes into the net
Federer comfortably holds serve with a series of unforced errors by Montanes providing him a cushion
Served By: R Federer Won By: Federer
Federer - Montanes
4 - 1
Game
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Montanes pushes forehand return over the line
40-15
IN, Winner: Montanes!!! Federer angled backhand finds the net in the middle
40-0
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer serves,follows it and volleys a winner
30-0
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Montanes forehand drifts outside the court
15-0
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Powerfull forehand from Federer forces an error from Montanes
Served By: A Montanes Won By: Federer
Federer - Montanes
3 - 1
Game
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer moves Montanes around the court, volleys and effortlessely places the winning volley
Fault. A Montanes serve lands outside the service line.
15-40
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Montanes forehand finds the net in the middle. 2 Break points for Federer
15-30
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Montanes dumps an easy backhand into the net
Fault. A Montanes serve lands outside the service line.
15-15
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Montanes pushes forehand over the line
Fault. A Montanes serve lands outside the service line.
15-0
IN, Winner: Montanes!!! After a short rally Federer sends a backhand long
Fault. A Montanes serve lands outside the service line.
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Federer impresses in the first few games as the winners start coming from all corners of the court by the Swiss.
Served By: R Federer Won By: Federer
Federer - Montanes
2 - 1
Game
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Weak return from Montanes goes long and Federer holds serve
40-0
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer generates a gorgeous forehand right into the corner and takes the point
30-0
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer moves Montanes around the court and forces an error
Fault. R Federer serve lands outside the service line.
15-0
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Montanes forehand finds the net in the middle
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Served By: A Montanes Won By: Montanes
Federer - Montanes
1 - 1
Game
ACE, Winner: Montanes!!! ACE! A Montanes brings out big serve
40-15
IN, Winner: Montanes!!! Solid serve, Federer forehand return drifts outside the court
30-15
IN, Winner: Montanes!!! Federer forehand return jumps the line
Fault. A Montanes serve lands outside the service line.
15-15
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Montanes pushes backhand over the line
15-0
IN, Winner: Montanes!!! After a short rally Federer sends a forehand long
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
Served By: R Federer Won By: Federer
Federer - Montanes
1 - 0
Game
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Montanes Forehand return goes wayward
Fault. R Federer serve lands outside the service line.
40-0
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Huge serve, return from Montanes goes into the net
30-0
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Montanes Forehand return goes wayward
Fault. R Federer serve lands outside the service line.
15-0
ACE, Winner: Federer!!! R Federer opens with Booming first serve.ACE!
Hello and Welcome to our live coverage of the 2010 Australian Open.
We start the action with the first men's match on the Rod Laver Arena where three time champion Roger Federer takes on Spaniard Albert Montanes. The two players have met twice with Federer taking oth the matches with comfortable wins.
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