For the second consecutive match in Roland Garros, Federer is tested to limits as this time, the Frenchman Paul-Henri Mathieu makes him wait till four gruelling sets before the Swiss finally reaches the fourth round at the 2009 French Open.
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Served By: R Federer Won By: Federer
Mathieu - Federer
6 - 4
1 - 6
4 - 6
4 - 6
Game
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer generates a gorgeous forehand right into the corner and takes the match in 'tough four'
Fault. R Federer serve lands outside the service line.
A-40
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Huge serve, Mathieu Forehand return goes wayward
Deuce
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Powerfull forehand from Mathieu forces an error from Federer
Fault. R Federer serve lands outside the service line.
40-30
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Mathieu backhand finds the net in the middle. MATCH POINT for Federer
30-30
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Mathieu dumps forehand return into the net
15-30
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Mathieu stuns Federer with big up the line forehand winner on a short ball.
Fault. R Federer serve lands outside the service line.
15-15
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! After a hard hitting rally Federer sends a forehand long
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
LET. Ball touches the net, R Federer will serve again.
15-0
ACE, Winner: Federer!!! R Federer starts with big serve down the middle.ACE!
Audacious performance from the Frenchman. Even after being tested by the Swiss maestro, Mathieu holds a tough service game to hang in there. It's Federer's chance now to step in a close out the match, or atleast that's what is expected from him.
Served By: P Mathieu Won By: Mathieu
Mathieu - Federer
6 - 4
1 - 6
4 - 6
4 - 5
Game
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Mathieu stuns Federer with big crosscourt backhand winner
A-40
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Federer comes in the line of the ball and volleys it long
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
Deuce
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer hits a delightful forehand winner up the line and crowd enjoys it too, surprisingly
Fault. P Mathieu serve lands outside the service line.
A-40
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Mathieu surges towards the net and produces a sensational stretched volley
Fault. P Mathieu serve lands outside the service line.
Deuce
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer moves Mathieu around the court and completely outfoxes Mathieu with a lob
A-40
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Huge serve, Federer Forehand return goes wayward
Deuce
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer stuns Mathieu with big down the line forehand winner
40-30
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Powerfull forehand from Mathieu forces an error from Federer
Fault. P Mathieu serve lands outside the service line.
30-30
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Federer Forehand return goes wayward
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
15-30
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer generates a gorgeous backhand right into the corner and forces error, is just two points away from victory
Fault. P Mathieu serve lands outside the service line.
15-15
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Federer backhand return drifts outside the court
0-15
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer starts with a thumping backhand down the line winner
Served By: R Federer Won By: Federer
Mathieu - Federer
6 - 4
1 - 6
4 - 6
3 - 5
Game
ACE, Winner: Federer!!! R Federer continues with fabulous serving.ACE!
40-30
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Federer pushes forehand over the line
40-15
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer completely outfoxes Mathieu with a drop-shot on the third stroke
30-15
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Huge serve, Mathieu Backhand return goes wayward
15-15
Double Fault, Winner: Mathieu!!! R Federer overhits the second serve. Expensive double fault.
Fault. R Federer serve lands outside the service line.
15-0
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Mathieu forehand return jumps the line
Mathieu continues to struggle in the service games as Federer once again outmuscles his French opponent to take perhaps the match deciding break in the fourth set.
Served By: P Mathieu Won By: Federer
Mathieu - Federer
6 - 4
1 - 6
4 - 6
3 - 4
Game
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer thwacks a dreamy backhand pass down the line and takes the elusive break
Fault. P Mathieu serve lands outside the service line.
40-A
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer moves Mathieu around the court and completely outfoxes Mathieu with a drop-shot
Deuce
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Brief rally till Mathieu produces an acute angled crosscourt forehand winner
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
40-A
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer moves Mathieu around the court, runs to chase a drop volley and in turn forces an error
Deuce
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Powerfull forehand from Federer forces an error from Mathieu
40-30
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Mathieu gears up and pours the pressure on Federer with a flashing crosscourt winner
30-30
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Mathieu serves,reaches to the net and plants a low volley into open court
15-30
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Brief rally till Mathieu produces an acute angled crosscourt backhand winner
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
0-30
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Mathieu forehand finds the net in the middle
Fault. P Mathieu serve lands outside the service line.
0-15
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Brief rally till Federer produces an acute angled crosscourt forehand passing shot winner
Served By: R Federer Won By: Federer
Mathieu - Federer
6 - 4
1 - 6
4 - 6
3 - 3
Game
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Big serve, Mathieu Forehand return goes wayward
40-15
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Mathieu mis-hits a forehand
30-15
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer stuns Mathieu with a ruthless crosscourt forehand winner
Fault. R Federer serve lands outside the service line.
LET. Ball touches the net, R Federer will serve again.
15-15
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Federer forehand finds way into the net
15-0
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Awesome point, Federer chases two consecutive volleys and converts the second one for a passing shot winner
Mathieu's ruthless performance gets him not only a break back but also a hope for a comeback in the match. In case the match goes into the decider, Federer really will be in trouble with crowd unanimously supporting their 'Newfound Hero'
Served By: P Mathieu Won By: Mathieu
Mathieu - Federer
6 - 4
1 - 6
4 - 6
3 - 2
Game
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Federer sliced backhand jumps the line and Mathieu makes an attempt to comeback into the match
LET. Ball touches the net, P Mathieu will serve again.
40-15
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Mathieu stuns Federer with big crosscourt backhand winner
30-15
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Mathieu forehand misses the court by an inch
Fault. P Mathieu serve lands outside the service line.
30-0
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! After a short rally Federer sends a backhand long
LET. Ball touches the net, P Mathieu will serve again.
15-0
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Mathieu gears up and pours the pressure on Federer with a flashing crosscourt winner
Served By: R Federer Won By: Mathieu
Mathieu - Federer
6 - 4
1 - 6
4 - 6
2 - 2
Game
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Federer backhand drifts outside the court and Mathieu makes a short comeback, atleast into the set.
Fault. R Federer serve lands outside the service line.
30-40
ACE, Winner: Federer!!! ACE! R Federer brings out big serve
15-40
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer moves Mathieu around the court and generates a gorgeous forehand right into the corner
0-40
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Mathieu strokes a stunning crosscourt forehand return winner, triple break points
0-30
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Federer misses another forehand
0-15
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Federer pushes forehand over the line
With a break in hand already, Federer looks in a pretty safe situation in the match. Another service break for Mathieu will serve as the 'last nail in the coffin'
Served By: P Mathieu Won By: Mathieu
Mathieu - Federer
6 - 4
1 - 6
4 - 6
1 - 2
Game
ACE, Winner: Mathieu!!! P Mathieu aims ace down the T
40-15
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Federer backhand return drifts outside the court
30-15
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Federer dumps an overhit forehand into the net
15-15
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Mathieu moves Federer around the court and strikes a sensational on the run backhand crosscourt winner
0-15
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Mathieu's mis-hit is Federer's gain - theme of the match so far
Served By: R Federer Won By: Federer
Mathieu - Federer
6 - 4
1 - 6
4 - 6
0 - 2
Game
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer stuns Mathieu with big down the line forehand winner on the run
40-15
ACE, Winner: Federer!!! R Federer comes up with Booming first serve.ACE!
30-15
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Mathieu forehand return misses the court
15-15
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Federer dumps the routine forehand into the net
15-0
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Mathieu forehand return goes straight into the net
Served By: P Mathieu Won By: Federer
Mathieu - Federer
6 - 4
1 - 6
4 - 6
0 - 1
Game
IN, Winner: Federer!!! After a short rally Mathieu sends a backhand long and federer takes a head start into the fourth set
30-40
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer gears up and pours the pressure on Mathieu with a flashing inside out forehand winner
Fault. P Mathieu serve lands outside the service line.
30-30
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Federer looks irritated as Federer sliced backhand return again lands outside the court
Fault. First serve touches the net tap and lands outside the service box.
15-30
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Mathieu backhand goes straight into the net
15-15
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Federer sliced backhand return jumps the line
0-15
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Mathieu forehand drifts outside the court
Fault. P Mathieu serve lands outside the service line.
Federer wastes no opportunity to convert the single break to pocket the set 6-4. With such strong lead in the match, it all comes down to Paul-Henri Mathieu, whether he can regroup himself from this let down third set loss to win the next two.
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Served By: R Federer Won By: Federer
Mathieu - Federer
6 - 4
1 - 6
4 - 6
Game
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Mathieu comes in the line of the ball and volleys it into the net
40-15
ACE, Winner: Federer!!! ACE! R Federer brings out big serve
30-15
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer thwacks a dreamy forehand down the line and takes the lead
Fault. R Federer serve lands outside the service line.
15-15
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Mathieu sends a thumping forehand return up the line
15-0
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Mathieu nets a forehand return
The previous service game from Mathieu served as a preview to is about to come next. And just when the Frenchman was at his lowest, federer scrambled some big strokes for a 5-4 lead.
Served By: P Mathieu Won By: Federer
Mathieu - Federer
6 - 4
1 - 6
4 - 5
Game
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer thwacks a dreamy backhand pass down the line and takes the break to serve for the third set
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
0-40
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Mathieu forehand again misses the court as Federer gets three break points
0-30
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer scrambles back a brutal backhand pass to a loose volley
0-15
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer strokes a stunning crosscourt forehand return
Fault. P Mathieu serve lands outside the service line.
Served By: R Federer Won By: Federer
Mathieu - Federer
6 - 4
1 - 6
4 - 4
Game
ACE, Winner: Federer!!! ACE! R Federer brings out big serve
40-15
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Mathieu moves Federer around the court and forces error
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
40-0
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Mathieu nets a backhand
30-0
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Powerfull forehand from Federer forces an error from Mathieu
15-0
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Mathieu pushes forehand over the line
Fault. R Federer serve lands outside the service line.
Mathieu shows gutsy performance and wins the service game denying Federer three break point opportunities.
Served By: P Mathieu Won By: Mathieu
Mathieu - Federer
6 - 4
1 - 6
4 - 3
Game
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Federer misses a backhand and Mathieu wins a tough service game
A-40
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Mathieu rushes to the net and punches away a volley
Deuce
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Federer backhand return drifts outside the court
Fault. P Mathieu serve lands outside the service line.
40-A
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Mathieu backhand finds the net in the middle as Federer gets another break point
Fault. P Mathieu serve lands outside the service line.
Deuce
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Huge serve, Federer Backhand return goes wayward
40-A
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer produces a raking backhand down the line and Mathieu fails to control it
Fault. P Mathieu serve lands outside the service line.
Deuce
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! After a short rally Federer sends a forehand long
40-A
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer slaps a ferocious backhand down the line pass for advantage
Deuce
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Mathieu moves Federer around the court and pours the pressure on Federer with a flashing inside out forehand winner
30-40
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Mathieu sends a thumping backhand down the line
15-40
Double Fault, Winner: Federer!!! Shocker!!! P Mathieu commits Double Fault.
Fault. P Mathieu serve lands outside the service line.
15-30
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer thwacks a dreamy forehand up the line and takes the lead
15-15
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer thwacks a dreamy forehand up the line and takes the lead
Fault. P Mathieu serve lands outside the service line.
15-0
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Federer forehand return drifts outside the court
Served By: R Federer Won By: Federer
Mathieu - Federer
6 - 4
1 - 6
3 - 3
Game
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Weak return from Mathieu goes long
40-0
ACE, Winner: Federer!!! ACE! R Federer brings out big serve
30-0
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Big serve down the T, return from Mathieu goes into the net
15-0
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Mathieu forehand misses the court
Mathieu continues his fabulous game with some strong service holds and testing returns to stretch Federer to limits. But can he pull the second major upset of the day?
Served By: P Mathieu Won By: Mathieu
Mathieu - Federer
6 - 4
1 - 6
3 - 2
Game
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! After a short rally Federer sends a forehand long
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
40-15
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Federer pushes forehand over the line
30-15
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Federer sliced backhand return jumps the line
15-15
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Mathieu sprints towards the net and puts away a high volley at the net
0-15
IN, Winner: Federer!!! After a short rally Mathieu sends a forehand long
Served By: R Federer Won By: Federer
Mathieu - Federer
6 - 4
1 - 6
2 - 2
Game
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Mathieu Backhand return goes wayward as Federer saves two break point to hold serve
Fault. R Federer serve lands outside the service line.
A-40
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Mathieu mis-hits a return
Deuce
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Kick serve, return from Mathieu goes into the net
30-40
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer sends a thumping forehand down the line
15-40
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Federer pushes forehand over the line and Mathieu gets back to the same form that made him win the first set
Fault. R Federer serve lands outside the service line.
15-30
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Mathieu sprints towards the net and puts away a high volley at the net
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
15-15
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Mathieu dumps the routine forehand into the net
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
LET. Ball touches the net, R Federer will serve again.
0-15
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! After a short rally Federer sends a forehand long
A sudden elevation in the Frenchman's game gets him an upper hand in the third set. With another quick service hold, Mathieu maintains the lead in the set.
Served By: P Mathieu Won By: Mathieu
Mathieu - Federer
6 - 4
1 - 6
2 - 1
Game
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Powerfull forehand from Mathieu again forces an error from Federer
40-15
Double Fault, Winner: Federer!!! What a miss! double fault by P Mathieu
Fault. P Mathieu serve lands outside the service line.
40-0
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Mathieu produces a raking forehand down the line and Federer fails to control it
30-0
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Mathieu moves Federer around the court and slaps a ferocious forehand up the line
15-0
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Powerfull forehand from Mathieu forces an error from Federer
Fault. P Mathieu serve lands outside the service line.
Served By: R Federer Won By: Federer
Mathieu - Federer
6 - 4
1 - 6
1 - 1
Game
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer produces a raking forehand up the line and Mathieu fails to control it
Fault. R Federer serve lands outside the service line.
40-0
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer scrambles back a brutal forehand up the line
30-0
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Mathieu pushes backhand over the line
15-0
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Mathieu forehand return goes straight into the net
Served By: P Mathieu Won By: Mathieu
Mathieu - Federer
6 - 4
1 - 6
1 - 0
Game
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Federer backhand return misses the court
Fault. P Mathieu serve lands outside the service line.
40-30
ACE, Winner: Mathieu!!! P Mathieu continues with fabulous serving.ACE!
30-30
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Powerfull forehand from Federer forces an error from Mathieu
Fault. P Mathieu serve lands outside the service line.
30-15
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Brief rally till Mathieu produces an angled inside out forehand winner
15-15
ACE, Winner: Mathieu!!! ACE! P Mathieu brings out big serve
0-15
IN, Winner: Federer!!! After a long rally Mathieu sends a backhand long
Federer levels the match with a quick bounce back second set win in little under half hour. With Djokovic already out of the tournament, Federer has one less hurdle to get past in order to win the one tournament that is no less than a 'herculean task', of course with NADAL on the other side....
Served By: R Federer Won By: Federer
Mathieu - Federer
6 - 4
1 - 6
Game
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer moves Mathieu around the court and finishes the point with a smash
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
40-0
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Mathieu backhand return drifts outside the court
30-0
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Big serve, Mathieu Forehand return goes wayward
15-0
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Weak return from Mathieu goes into the net
Served By: P Mathieu Won By: Federer
Mathieu - Federer
6 - 4
1 - 5
Game
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer places a clever drop shot and wins the second break for a 5-1 lead, will now serve for the set
Fault. P Mathieu serve lands outside the service line.
15-40
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Mathieu dumps a low forehand into the net and Federer gets a chance for a double break
Fault. P Mathieu serve lands outside the service line.
15-30
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer strokes a stunning crosscourt forehand
15-15
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Weak return from Federer goes into the net
0-15
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer scrambles back a brutal forehand
Federer regroups himself in the second set for a 4-1 lead
And in the biggest upset of the tournament so far, third seed and an in-form NOVAK DJOKOVIC has been knocked out by the German Philipp Kohlschreiber in straight sets.
Served By: R Federer Won By: Federer
Mathieu - Federer
6 - 4
1 - 4
Game
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer consolidates the lead with a strong service hold
40-0
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Another big serve from Federer gets him three game points
30-0
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer continues his solid serving
15-0
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Big serve
Served By: P Mathieu Won By: Mathieu
Mathieu - Federer
6 - 4
1 - 3
Game
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!!
40-30
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Mathieu looks upset as Mathieu forehand lands outside the court
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
40-15
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Federer backhand drifts outside the court
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
30-15
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Federer backhand return jumps the line
15-15
ACE, Winner: Mathieu!!! ACE! P Mathieu brings out big serve
0-15
IN, Winner: Federer!!! After a short rally Mathieu sends a forehand long
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
In a sort of a role-reversal, Federer races to a 3-0 lead in the second set to get back in the groove. A major factor in the down trodden performance from the Frenchman is his inability to control the no. of unforced errors.
Served By: R Federer Won By: Federer
Mathieu - Federer
6 - 4
0 - 3
Game
ACE, Winner: Federer!!! R Federer aims ace down the T
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
40-30
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Federer comes in the line of the ball and volleys it into the net
40-15
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Mathieu pushes forehand over the line again
Fault. R Federer serve lands outside the service line.
30-15
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Mathieu strokes a stunning crosscourt backhand return of serve
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
30-0
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer moves Mathieu around the court and completely outfoxes Mathieu with a lob
15-0
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Mathieu dumps the routine backhand into the net
Fault. R Federer serve lands outside the service line.
Served By: P Mathieu Won By: Federer
Mathieu - Federer
6 - 4
0 - 2
Game
IN, Winner: Federer!!! After a short rally Mathieu sends a forehand long and Federer gets an early break
Fault. P Mathieu serve lands outside the service line.
30-40
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer hits a delightful backhand passing shot winner down the line and crowd enjoys it too
Fault. P Mathieu serve lands outside the service line.
30-30
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Mathieu gears up and pours the pressure on Federer with a flashing inside out forehand winner
Fault. P Mathieu serve lands outside the service line.
15-30
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Mathieu backhand finds the net in the middle
15-15
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Weak return from Federer goes into the net
Fault. P Mathieu serve lands outside the service line.
0-15
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Mathieu forehand jumps the line
Served By: R Federer Won By: Federer
Mathieu - Federer
6 - 4
0 - 1
Game
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer surges towards the net and produces an easy volley, which is picked up by the Frenchman, digs deep again, but gets the ball back miraculously, but finally finishes the point with a sensational stretched volley
40-15
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer sends a thumping forehand down the line
30-15
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Mathieu pushes sliced backhand over the line
15-15
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Weak return from Mathieu goes into the net
0-15
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Federer nets a backhand
With a single break in hand, Paul-Henri Mathieu wins the first set 6-4 and gives a new ray of hope to french tennis fans. will he be able to stop Federer from making it to the final for the fourth consecutive time?
Served By: P Mathieu Won By: Mathieu
Mathieu - Federer
6 - 4
Game
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Mathieu strokes another amazing forehand to pocket the first set in quite an unassuming fashion
40-0
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! After a short rally Federer sends a forehand long
30-0
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Mathieu sends a thumping forehand down the line
15-0
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! mathieu comes up with a big serve
In what seems to be a repeat of Federer's performance in the last match against Acasuso, the swiss maestro struggles to stay in the first set.
Served By: R Federer Won By: Federer
Mathieu - Federer
5 - 4
Game
ACE, Winner: Federer!!! R Federer aims another ace down the T for the game.
A-40
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Mathieu dumps a hard hit backhand into the net
Fault. R Federer serve lands outside the service line.
LET. Ball touches the net, R Federer will serve again.
Deuce
Double Fault, Winner: Mathieu!!! R Federer overhits the second serve. Expensive double fault.
Fault. R Federer serve lands outside the service line.
A-40
ACE, Winner: Federer!!! R Federer aims ace down the T
Deuce
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Mathieu returns deep to Federer's big serve
A-40
ACE, Winner: Federer!!! R Federer continues with fabulous serving.ACE!
Deuce
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer saves it with a big serve, forcing error
30-40
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Federer forehand drifts outside the court as the Frenchman gets the first set point
Fault. R Federer serve lands outside the service line.
30-30
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Mathieu smacks a forehand return up the line, instant reflex
30-15
ACE, Winner: Federer!!! R Federer arrows another ace from his armour!
15-15
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Big serve big reply from Federer
0-15
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Mathieu crushes Federer's second serve with a thumping forehand return down the line
Fault. R Federer serve lands outside the service line.
Served By: P Mathieu Won By: Mathieu
Mathieu - Federer
5 - 3
Game
ACE, Winner: Mathieu!!! P Mathieu sledge hammers another ace! Impressive
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
40-15
IN, Winner: Federer!!! After a short rally Mathieu sends a backhand long
40-0
ACE, Winner: Mathieu!!! P Mathieu arrows an ace from his armour!
30-0
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Mathieu rushes to the net and punches away a volley
15-0
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Federer forehand goes into the net after a testing rally
Fault. P Mathieu serve lands outside the service line.
In a surprising turn in the match, Paul-Henri Mathieu hets the first break of the match as he now serves to consolidate it for a 5-3 lead. Tough times ahead for Fedex now...
Served By: R Federer Won By: Mathieu
Mathieu - Federer
4 - 3
Game
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Federer pushes forehand over the line after a short rally and the 'French Hero' gets the first break of the match
0-40
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Federer forehand misses the court and Mathieu gets triple break point.....
Fault. R Federer serve lands outside the service line.
0-30
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Mathieu scrambles back a brutal forehand return of serve, forcing error
Fault. R Federer serve lands outside the service line.
0-15
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Federer backhand drifts outside the court
Served By: P Mathieu Won By: Mathieu
Mathieu - Federer
3 - 3
Game
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Federer dumps an on the run forehand into the net and mathieu gets a strong service hold
A-40
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! After a short rally Federer sends a forehand long
Deuce
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Weak return from Federer goes long
Fault. P Mathieu serve lands outside the service line.
40-A
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer chips a drop return of serve and follows with a stunning crosscourt backhand pass
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
Deuce
ACE, Winner: Mathieu!!! ACE! P Mathieu brings out big serve at a crucial moment
30-40
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer generates a gorgeous forehand right into the corner and takes control of the situation
Fault. P Mathieu serve lands outside the service line.
30-30
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Mathieu pushes backhand over the line
Fault. P Mathieu serve lands outside the service line.
30-15
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Mathieu produces an acute angled crosscourt backhand winner to Federer's loose return of serve
LET. Low serve barely touches the net cord, let first serve
15-15
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Mathieu strokes a stunning crosscourt backhand for a clean winner
0-15
IN, Winner: Federer!!! After a hard hitting rally Mathieu sends a backhand into the net
Federer is surprised by the Frenchman's blistering forehands and astonishing court coverage, but manages to hold serve for a 3-2 lead in the first set. With no breaks of serve so far, set seems to be heading for a possible tie-break
Served By: R Federer Won By: Federer
Mathieu - Federer
2 - 3
Game
ACE, Winner: Federer!!! R Federer sledge hammers another big serve, ace!
40-30
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Mathieu down the line backhand misses the court
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
30-30
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer slaps a ferocious forehand drive volley down the line
15-30
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer serves down the T, Mathieu nets a backhand return
Fault. R Federer serve lands outside the service line.
0-30
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Federer pushes forehand over the line
0-15
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Mathieu gears up and pours the pressure on Federer with a flashing down the line winner
Fault. R Federer serve lands outside the service line.
Served By: P Mathieu Won By: Mathieu
Mathieu - Federer
2 - 2
Game
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Big serve, return from Federer goes into the net
40-30
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Mathieu forehand drifts outside the court
Fault. P Mathieu serve lands outside the service line.
40-15
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Mathieu comes in the line of the ball and volleys it long
LET. Fast paced serve hits the net cord and drops in the service box, let first serve
40-0
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Mathieu scrambles back a brutal forehand to Federer's loose volley and wins the point
30-0
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Federer Backhand return goes wayward
LET. Low serve barely touches the net cord, let first serve
15-0
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Federer backhand finds the net in the middle
Federer makes a confident start to the match with some penetrating groundstrokes and good serves, double faults aside.
Served By: R Federer Won By: Federer
Mathieu - Federer
1 - 2
Game
IN, Winner: Federer!!! After a short rally Mathieu sends a down the line backhand long
Fault. R Federer serve lands outside the sideline.
40-30
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Mathieu forehand jumps the line
Fault. R Federer serve lands outside the sideline.
30-30
IN, Winner: Federer!!! big serve, Weak return from Mathieu goes wayward
15-30
Double Fault, Winner: Mathieu!!! First serve touches the net cord and lands outside the service box, unfortunate for R Federer
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
15-15
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Federer pushes backhand over the line after a testing rally
15-0
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer serves,reaches to the net and plants a low volley into open court, and forces error
Fault. R Federer serve lands outside the service line.
Served By: P Mathieu Won By: Mathieu
Mathieu - Federer
1 - 1
Game
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! After a short rally Federer sends a backhand long and Mathieu holds serve after little struggle
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
A-40
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Federer Forehand return goes wayward
Deuce
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Mathieu thwacks a dreamy forehand down the line after a short rally
Fault. P Mathieu serve lands outside the service line.
40-A
Double Fault, Winner: Federer!!! P Mathieu nets the second serve. Expensive double fault
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
Deuce
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Mathieu nets a sliced backhand drop shot attempt
Fault. P Mathieu serve lands outside the service line.
A-40
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! After a short rally Federer sends a forehand long
Deuce
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Federer mis-hits a return
30-40
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Mathieu sends a thumping forehand up the line on a short ball
LET. Ball touches the net, P Mathieu will serve again.
15-40
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer repeats the same shot, slaps a ferocious forehand pass up the line for two break points
15-30
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer hits a delightful forehand winner up the line and crowd enjoys it too
15-15
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Federer backhand return jumps the line
0-15
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer's net hit return gets him a lucky point
Fault. First serve touches the net tap and lands outside the service box.
Served By: R Federer Won By: Federer
Mathieu - Federer
0 - 1
Game
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Weak return from Mathieu goes into the net
40-30
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Federer comes in the line of the ball and volleys it into the net
40-15
IN, Winner: Mathieu!!! Powerfull backhand return from Mathieu forces an error from Federer
40-0
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Mathieu Backhand return goes wayward
30-0
ACE, Winner: Federer!!! ACE! R Federer brings out big serve
Fault. R Federer serve lands outside the service line.
15-0
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer slaps a ferocious forehand down the line
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