Four time champion Roger Federer made a confident start to the season ending Barclays ATP World Tour finals campaign with a 4-6, 7-5, 6-1 win over Spaniard Fernando Verdasco in a match that lasted one hour and 59 minutes.
Federer hit 32 winners and capitalised on Verdasco's 31 unforced errors to win the three set match.
Served By: R Federer Won By: Federer
Federer - Verdasco
4 - 6
7 - 5
6 - 1
Game
IN, Winner: Federer!!! With another solid serve, Federer completes a confident victory.
40-0
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer sends a thumping forehand down the line
30-0
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Verdasco pushes forehand return over the line
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
15-0
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Weak return from Verdasco goes into the net
Served By: F Verdasco Won By: Verdasco
Federer - Verdasco
4 - 6
7 - 5
5 - 1
Game
IN, Winner: Verdasco!!! Verdasco moves Federer around the court and extracts an error to get on board.
A-40
IN, Winner: Verdasco!!! Verdasco produces a raking forehand down the line and Federer fails to control it
Fault. F Verdasco serve lands outside the service line.
Deuce
IN, Winner: Federer!!! After a croner-to-corner rally Verdasco sends a backhand long
Fault. F Verdasco serve lands outside the service line.
40-30
IN, Winner: Verdasco!!! huge serve unreturned
30-30
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer scrambles back a brutal backhand return
30-15
IN, Winner: Verdasco!!!
15-15
IN, Winner: Verdasco!!! Outwide serve, return from Federer goes into the net
0-15
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Verdasco comes in the line of the ball and volleys it long
Federer stays just a game away with the win in the Round robin match on day one at the 2009 Barclays ATP World Tour finals.
Served By: R Federer Won By: Federer
Federer - Verdasco
4 - 6
7 - 5
5 - 0
Game
IN, Winner: Federer!!! With another solid serve, federer holds serve and gets a 5-0 lead.
40-30
IN, Winner: Verdasco!!! After a short rally Federer sends a forehand long
40-15
IN, Winner: Verdasco!!! Verdasco scrambles back a brutal forehand return
40-0
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Verdasco forehand return jumps the line
30-0
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Weak return from Verdasco goes into the net
15-0
ACE, Winner: Federer!!! R Federer opens with Booming first serve.ACE!
LET. Ball touches the net, R Federer will serve again.
Served By: F Verdasco Won By: Federer
Federer - Verdasco
4 - 6
7 - 5
4 - 0
Game
IN, Winner: Federer!!! As another forehand from Verdasco sails long, Federer gets an invincible 4-0 lead.
15-40
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Verdasco backhand again finds the net in the middle
15-30
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Verdasco dumps the routine forehand into the net
15-15
IN, Winner: Verdasco!!! Outwide serve, Federer Backhand return goes wayward
0-15
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Verdasco pushes forehand crosscourt over the line
In an absolute turn around in the match, Federer races to a 3-0 lead in the decider to put the Spaniard in a pickle which he is, currently struggling to come out of. Can verdasco make a comeback like Federer did in the second set?
Served By: R Federer Won By: Federer
Federer - Verdasco
4 - 6
7 - 5
3 - 0
Game
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer sends a thumping forehand down the line and holds serve to love.
Fault. R Federer serve lands outside the service line.
40-0
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Weak return from Verdasco goes into the net
30-0
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Outwide serve, Verdasco Forehand return goes wayward
Fault. R Federer serve lands outside the service line.
15-0
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer serves,follows it and smacks a winner
Served By: F Verdasco Won By: Federer
Federer - Verdasco
4 - 6
7 - 5
2 - 0
Game
IN, Winner: Federer!!! As Verdasco pushes backhand over the line, Federer wins the break for a possible 3-0 lead in the decider.
LET. Ball touches the net, F Verdasco will serve again.
40-A
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Powerfull forehand from Federer forces an error from Verdasco
Fault. F Verdasco serve lands outside the service line.
Deuce
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Verdasco backhand finds way into the net
A-40
IN, Winner: Verdasco!!! Outwide serve, return from Federer goes into the net
Deuce
IN, Winner: Verdasco!!! Verdasco serves,follows it and smashes a winner
40-A
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer thwacks a dreamy backhand pass down the line and takes the lead, Verdasco challenges it but loses.
Deuce
IN, Winner: Verdasco!!! After a patience testing rally Federer sends a backhand long
30-40
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Brief rally till Federer produces an acute angled crosscourt backhand winner
30-30
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer hits a delightful backhand winner down the line and crowd enjoys it too
Fault. F Verdasco serve lands outside the service line.
30-15
IN, Winner: Verdasco!!! Federer hits a wild backhand
15-15
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer sends a thumping forehand down the line
15-0
IN, Winner: Verdasco!!! Federer forehand drifts outside the court
Federer recently became a part of history by achieving a 'career-slam' as the 2009 French Open brought title glory for him. His emphatic win over rising Swedish Star Robin Soderling came at a time when he most needed it.
Served By: R Federer Won By: Federer
Federer - Verdasco
4 - 6
7 - 5
1 - 0
Game
ACE, Winner: Federer!!! R Federer aims ace down the T
40-15
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Weak return from Verdasco goes into the net
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
30-15
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer scrambles back a brutal forehand down the line pass
15-15
IN, Winner: Verdasco!!! After a short rally Federer sends a forehand long
Fault. R Federer serve lands outside the sideline.
15-0
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Verdasco forehand finds the net in the middle
ONE SET A PIECE.....!
The Debutant Verdasco challenged the four time champion to limits, but could not hold his serve in the 12th game to let the Swiss maestro come back into the match after winning the second set 7-5.
Served By: F Verdasco Won By: Federer
Federer - Verdasco
4 - 6
7 - 5
Game
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer strokes a stunning crosscourt forehand return and follows up with a huge smash to level the match..
Fault. F Verdasco serve lands outside the service line.
15-40
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Verdasco pushes forehand over the line and Federer gets two set points.
15-30
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Expensive error, Verdasco makes an attempt to hit a smash from the baseline and falters.
15-15
IN, Winner: Federer!!! After a short rally Verdasco sends a forehand long
15-0
IN, Winner: Verdasco!!! Deep serve down the T, Federer Backhand return goes wayward
Federer delivered flawless performances in his opening matches at this year's Championships. His opening round demolition of Chinese Taipei's Yen Hsun-Lu gave a clear indication that he was the strongest contendor for this year's title, which he duly proved.
Served By: R Federer Won By: Federer
Federer - Verdasco
4 - 6
6 - 5
Game
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Verdasco backhand jumps the line in a gruelling rally and Federer leads 6-5.
A-40
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Verdasco looks outraged as Verdasco backhand lands outside the court
Deuce
IN, Winner: Verdasco!!! Federer dumps the routine forehand into the net
A-40
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer generates a gorgeous forehand right into the corner and takes control of the situation
Deuce
IN, Winner: Verdasco!!! After a short rally Federer pushes a forehand long
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
40-30
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer produces a raking forehand down the line and Verdasco fails to control it
Fault. R Federer serve lands outside the service line.
30-30
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer serves,follows it and smacks a winner
15-30
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Verdasco forehand down the line pass misses the court as is confirmed by the Hawkeye
0-30
IN, Winner: Verdasco!!! Verdasco moves Federer around the court and completely outfoxes Federer with a lob
0-15
IN, Winner: Verdasco!!! Verdasco thwacks a dreamy forehand down the line and takes the lead
Served By: F Verdasco Won By: Verdasco
Federer - Verdasco
4 - 6
5 - 5
Game
IN, Winner: Verdasco!!! Verdasco strokes a stunning crosscourt backhand and extracts an error
40-30
IN, Winner: Verdasco!!! After a short rally Federer sends a forehand wide
30-30
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Verdasco pushes backhand over the line
30-15
IN, Winner: Verdasco!!! Federer forehand misses the court in a short rally
15-15
IN, Winner: Verdasco!!! Verdasco produces a raking forehand down the line and Federer fails to control it
0-15
Double Fault, Winner: Federer!!! F Verdasco overhits the second serve. Expensive double fault.
Fault. F Verdasco serve lands outside the service line.
Federer seems to have found his pace in the match as he awaits no one to stay ahead in the second set at 5-4. Verdasco will now serve to stay in the set.
Served By: R Federer Won By: Federer
Federer - Verdasco
4 - 6
5 - 4
Game
IN, Winner: Federer!!! After a short rally Federer gears up and pours the pressure on Verdasco with a flashing inside out forehand winner
40-15
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Verdasco backhand drifts outside the court
Fault. R Federer serve lands outside the service line.
30-15
IN, Winner: Verdasco!!! Federer dumps the routine forehand into the net
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
30-0
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Outwide serve, Verdasco forehand jumps the line
15-0
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Verdasco Forehand return goes wayward
Fault. R Federer serve lands outside the service line.
Served By: F Verdasco Won By: Verdasco
Federer - Verdasco
4 - 6
4 - 4
Game
IN, Winner: Verdasco!!! Absolutely delightful tennis from Verdasco as he thwcks another forehand winner to level the set 4-4
40-30
IN, Winner: Verdasco!!! Verdasco hits a delightful forehand winner down the line and crowd enjoys it too
Fault. F Verdasco serve lands outside the service line.
30-30
IN, Winner: Verdasco!!! Federer sliced backhand return drifts outside the court
15-30
IN, Winner: Verdasco!!! Federer manages to return two of Verdasco's samshes, but fails to return the third winning one.
0-30
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer produces a raking backhand down the line and Verdasco fails to control it
0-15
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer comes in quickly and volleys a winner
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
With a much improved play, specially in the service games, Federer stays ahead in the second set. The Spaniard, however, does not seem to have lost his rhythm, which saw him win the opening set.
Served By: R Federer Won By: Federer
Federer - Verdasco
4 - 6
4 - 3
Game
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Weak return from Verdasco goes into the net
Fault. R Federer serve lands outside the service line.
40-15
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer serves,follows it and smacks a forehand up the line winner
30-15
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer serves,follows it and volleys a winner
15-15
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer generates a gorgeous forehand right into the corner and extracts an error
Fault. R Federer serve lands outside the service line.
0-15
IN, Winner: Verdasco!!! Federer pushes forehand over the line in a three stroke rally
Fault. R Federer serve lands outside the service line.
Served By: F Verdasco Won By: Verdasco
Federer - Verdasco
4 - 6
3 - 3
Game
IN, Winner: Verdasco!!! As Federer mis-hits a backhand, Verdasco wins the crucial game
40-30
IN, Winner: Verdasco!!! Verdasco stuns Federer with big crosscourt backhand passing shot winner
30-30
IN, Winner: Verdasco!!! Verdasco generates a gorgeous forehand right into the corner and takes control of the situation
15-30
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Deep backhand from Federer forces an error from Verdasco
15-15
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Brief rally till Federer produces an acute angled crosscourt backhand winner
15-0
IN, Winner: Verdasco!!! Federer forehand drifts outside the court
Fault. F Verdasco serve lands outside the service line.
Federer continues to stay ahead in the second set with some solid service games. The Spaniard, however, looks for that elusive match winning break that can see him through in this interesting match.
Served By: R Federer Won By: Federer
Federer - Verdasco
4 - 6
3 - 2
Game
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Verdasco backhand pass finds the net in the middle
40-15
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Verdasco pushes backhand over the line
30-15
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Verdasco Backhand return goes wayward
15-15
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Deep backhand return from Verdasco forces an error from Federer, the Swiss challenges it and wins it.
0-15
IN, Winner: Verdasco!!! Verdasco slaps a ferocious forehand return down the line
Served By: F Verdasco Won By: Verdasco
Federer - Verdasco
4 - 6
2 - 2
Game
IN, Winner: Verdasco!!! Verdasco hits a delightful forehand passing shot winner down the line and crowd enjoys it too
Fault. F Verdasco serve lands outside the service line.
A-40
IN, Winner: Verdasco!!! Verdasco generates a gorgeous forehand right into the corner and Federer pushes the backhand long
Deuce
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer scrambles back a brutal forehand
40-30
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer moves Verdasco around the court and completely outfoxes Verdasco with a sliced backhand
40-15
IN, Winner: Verdasco!!! Verdasco stuns Federer with big crosscourt backhand passing shot winner
30-15
IN, Winner: Federer!!! After a short rally Verdasco dumps the routine forehand into the net
Fault. F Verdasco serve lands outside the service line.
30-0
IN, Winner: Verdasco!!! Solid second serve, return from Federer goes into the net
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
15-0
IN, Winner: Verdasco!!! Awesome display of tennis, Verdasco continues to test Federer with his angled forehands and wins the point with a forced error
Federer hit the rock bottom when he was handed the loss by Serbian Novak Djokovic in the semifinals of 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: R Federer Won By: Federer
Federer - Verdasco
4 - 6
2 - 1
Game
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer serves,follows it and smacks an inside out forehand winner
40-0
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer rushes to the net and punches away a volley
30-0
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Verdasco Forehand return goes wayward
15-0
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer moves Verdasco around the court, comes to the net and wins the point with a volley winner
Served By: F Verdasco Won By: Verdasco
Federer - Verdasco
4 - 6
1 - 1
Game
IN, Winner: Verdasco!!! Federer pushes forehand return over the line and Verdasco gets another quick hold
Fault. F Verdasco serve lands outside the service line.
40-0
IN, Winner: Verdasco!!! Big serve down the T, return from Federer goes into the net
30-0
IN, Winner: Verdasco!!! Brief rally till Verdasco produces an acute angled crosscourt backhand winner
15-0
IN, Winner: Verdasco!!! After a short rally Federer sends a forehand long
Served By: R Federer Won By: Federer
Federer - Verdasco
4 - 6
1 - 0
Game
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer serves,follows it and volleys a winner
40-0
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer stuns Verdasco with big crosscourt forehand winner in a three stroke rally
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
30-0
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer hits a delightful forehand winner down the line and crowd enjoys it too
15-0
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer sends a thumping forehand down the line
Verdasco impresses with a solid start into the match and pockets the opening set by 6 games to 4. The Spaniard took full advantage of the break that he got in the opening game and maintained his lead gallantly to win the first set 6-4.
Served By: F Verdasco Won By: Verdasco
Federer - Verdasco
4 - 6
Game
IN, Winner: Verdasco!!! Verdasco scrambles back a brutal backhand down the line pass and grabs the opening set 6-4.
Fault. F Verdasco serve lands outside the service line.
40-0
IN, Winner: Verdasco!!! Federer Backhand return goes wayward, three set points
30-0
IN, Winner: Verdasco!!! After a testing rally Federer sends a backhand wide, challenges the call but loses.
15-0
IN, Winner: Verdasco!!! Verdasco scrambles back a brutal forehand on a short ball and extracts an error
Verdasco continues to bother Federer with his razor sharp forehand winners and solid serving. The Swiss, on the other hand, is finidng difficulty to get that one break nack to see his chances in the opening set.
Served By: R Federer Won By: Federer
Federer - Verdasco
4 - 5
Game
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer strokes a stunning crosscourt forehand and holds serve
40-15
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer sprints towards the net and puts away a high volley at the net
30-15
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer hits a delightful forehand winner down the line and crowd enjoys it too
15-15
Double Fault, Winner: Verdasco!!! R Federer overhits the second serve. Expensive double fault.
Fault. R Federer serve lands outside the service line.
15-0
IN, Winner: Federer!!! After a short rally Verdasco nets a forehand
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
Served By: F Verdasco Won By: Verdasco
Federer - Verdasco
3 - 5
Game
IN, Winner: Verdasco!!! Verdasco moves Federer around the court and slaps a ferocious forehand up the line
A-40
IN, Winner: Verdasco!!! Huge serve, return from Federer goes into the net
Deuce
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Awesome stretch...! Federer stretches himself at the baseline to barely manage a return, and Verdasco puts the ball into the net.
40-30
Double Fault, Winner: Federer!!! Shocker!!! F Verdasco commits Double Fault.
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
40-15
IN, Winner: Verdasco!!! Weak return from Federer goes into the net
30-15
Double Fault, Winner: Federer!!! What a miss! double fault by F Verdasco
Fault. F Verdasco serve lands outside the service line.
30-0
IN, Winner: Verdasco!!! Solid serve, Federer Backhand return goes wayward
15-0
IN, Winner: Verdasco!!! Federer forehand return drifts outside the court
Fault. F Verdasco serve lands outside the service line.
Federer saves two break points, which could easily have been virtual set points, to stay very much in the opening set, still trailing by a break.
Served By: R Federer Won By: Federer
Federer - Verdasco
3 - 4
Game
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Verdasco forehand return jumps the line and Federer gets the game
Fault. R Federer serve lands outside the sideline.
A-40
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Deep forehand from Federer forces an error from Verdasco
Deuce
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Verdasco backhand finds the net in the middle
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
30-40
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Verdasco Backhand return goes wayward
15-40
IN, Winner: Verdasco!!! Verdasco produces a raking backhand down the line and Federer fails to control it. 13th Unforced error from Federer.
Fault. R Federer serve lands outside the service line.
15-30
IN, Winner: Verdasco!!! Verdasco strokes a stunning crosscourt backhand and extracts an error
15-15
IN, Winner: Verdasco!!! Federer puts the volley long
15-0
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer serves,follows it and smacks a forehand winner
Served By: F Verdasco Won By: Verdasco
Federer - Verdasco
2 - 4
Game
IN, Winner: Verdasco!!! As Federer pushes backhand over the line, Verdasco holds an easy service game
40-15
IN, Winner: Verdasco!!! Bodyline serve, return from Federer goes into the net
30-15
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Verdasco crosscourt backhand jumps the line
30-0
IN, Winner: Verdasco!!! Powerfull forehand from Verdasco forces an error from Federer
15-0
IN, Winner: Verdasco!!! After a hard hitting rally Federer sends a forehand wide
Fault. F Verdasco serve lands outside the service line.
Federer impresses with his solid game at the net with some quick points to avoid any further damage in the match. The Spaniard still leads with a break though.
Served By: R Federer Won By: Federer
Federer - Verdasco
2 - 3
Game
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer rushes to the net and punches away a volley
40-30
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer serves,reaches to the net and plants a low volley into open court
Fault. R Federer serve lands outside the service line.
30-30
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer generates a gorgeous forehand right into the corner and takes control of the game
15-30
ACE, Winner: Federer!!! R Federer aims ace down the T
0-30
IN, Winner: Verdasco!!! Another Federer forehand drifts outside the court
0-15
IN, Winner: Verdasco!!! Federer pushes forehand over the line in a quick exchange
Served By: F Verdasco Won By: Verdasco
Federer - Verdasco
1 - 3
Game
IN, Winner: Verdasco!!! Verdasco serves,follows it and smashes a winner
40-0
IN, Winner: Verdasco!!! Huge serve down the T, Federer Backhand return goes wayward
30-0
IN, Winner: Verdasco!!! Verdasco hits a delightful forehand winner down the line and crowd enjoys it too
15-0
IN, Winner: Verdasco!!! Federer forehand crosscourt drifts outside the court
After an unusual start, Federer gets on board in his service game but lags behind by a break against Verdasco, who can very well capitalise on this early breakthrough into the match.
Served By: R Federer Won By: Federer
Federer - Verdasco
1 - 2
Game
IN, Winner: Federer!!! AS Verdasco forehand return misses the court, Federer gets on board
40-30
IN, Winner: Verdasco!!! Federer forehand jumps the line
40-15
IN, Winner: Federer!!!
30-15
IN, Winner: Verdasco!!! Brief rally till Verdasco produces an acute angled crosscourt backhand passing shot winner
30-0
ACE, Winner: Federer!!! ACE! R Federer brings out big serve
15-0
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Verdasco pushes backhand over the line
Roger Federer started the year in promising style, reaching the final of the Australian Open. But ever since, he saw a down trodden performance, perhaps the most challenging in his career since his triumph in 2003 Wimbledon.
Served By: F Verdasco Won By: Verdasco
Federer - Verdasco
0 - 2
Game
IN, Winner: Verdasco!!! Outwide serve, Federer Backhand return goes wayward
A-40
IN, Winner: Verdasco!!! Verdasco produces a raking forehand up the line and Federer fails to control it
Deuce
IN, Winner: Federer!!! After a short rally Verdasco sends a backhand long
40-30
IN, Winner: Verdasco!!! Solid serve, return from Federer goes into the net
30-30
ACE, Winner: Verdasco!!! ACE! F Verdasco brings out big serve
Fault. F Verdasco serve lands outside the service line.
15-30
IN, Winner: Verdasco!!! Federer Forehand return goes wayward
0-30
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer moves Verdasco around the court and slaps a ferocious forehand down the line
0-15
IN, Winner: Federer!!! Federer sends a thumping forehand return down the line
Fault. F Verdasco serve lands outside the service line.
Served By: R Federer Won By: Verdasco
Federer - Verdasco
0 - 1
Game
IN, Winner: Verdasco!!! Powerfull forehand from Verdasco forces an error from Federer
Fault. R Federer serve lands outside the service line.
0-40
IN, Winner: Verdasco!!! Federer pushes forehand over the line in a testing rally, triple break points.
0-30
IN, Winner: Verdasco!!! After a short rally Federer sends a forehand long
0-15
Double Fault, Winner: Verdasco!!! Double Fault!
Fault. R Federer serve lands outside the service line.
2009 ATP World Tour Finals RR  Roger Federer vs. Fernando Verdasco Head-to-Head Federer leads series 3-0 Last Meeting - 2009 ATP World Tour Masters 1000 Indian Wells QF Federer won 6-3, 7-6(5)
The 2009 season brought a myriad of achievements for Roger Federer both on court and off it. On one hand, he surpassed Pete Sampras' record of 14 Grand Slam titles and on the other, he became the proud father of twin daughters. As the Swiss enters the year-end championships, he has a chance to finish the dream year with a record-tying fifth Masters Cup crown.
His opponent in the opening Round Robin match is Spaniard Fernando Verdasco, who makes his debut at the season ending elite eight event.
Stay tuned with TennisEarth to find out who will emerge victorious in this swashbuckling tussle....!
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