French Open 2021: Roger Federer through at Roland Garros
After hitting 52 winners against Kwon to continue a fine clay-court season, Madrid runner-up Berrettini will be widely considered the favourite against 2009 champion Federer.
In a lengthy opening set, Federer was unable to clinch any of five break points - including a set point in the 10th game - before an untimely double fault from Koepfer allowed the Swiss to nick the tie-break. Federer's demeanour became increasingly despondent after Koepfer broke in the first game of the third set and he looked to be waning physically as the German remained in control.
That meant the third set did not start until shortly after 11pm, eventually finishing not long before 1am, and left many tennis fans on social media platforms wondering who actually benefitted from the late scheduling. "They have got a very quick turnaround, probably get back to the their hotel between 2am and 3am, then have to reset."I can't imagine this is what Federer was expecting when he walked out on the court, to be there so late. It is one other thing to worry about. Less recovery time and less sleep, with Berrettini to come."
"But here they are just playing one match in the night session. It must be a demand of television that they do start at 9pm.
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