WATCH: Roger Federer nails no-look backhand, wins sky-ish rally, hurdles signboard at Australian Open
Roger Federer’s fourth-round Australian Open clash with little-known Hungarian Marton Fucsovics was supposed to be a pushover for the Swiss maestro.
And despite sealing the match in straight sets and entering the quarter-finals on Monday, there was a lot at display from the defending champion.
First up, in the opening set, Federer pulled off a spectacular no-look around-the-back shot during a rally at the net, albeit going on to lose the point.
During the second set, he also showed off his lofty skills, winning a sky-ish rally in amazing fashion.
Later in the game, the 36-year-old proved he’s got strong legs and quick movement by hurdling over a signboard to avoid a crash.
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Meanwhile, Federer is next slated to trade punches with Czech Republic’s Tomas Berdych for a place in the semi-finals Down Under.