Roger Federer made a profitable comeback on the grass court docket with a 7-6(4) 7-5 defeat over qualifier Ilya Ivashka in Halle on Monday.
The Swiss hasn’t performed a aggressive match on the grass since his Wimbledon last loss to Novak Djokovic practically two years in the past, however was shortly again within the routine.
The seek for title quantity 11 begins in Halle.@Roger Federer Ivashka 7-6(4), 7-5. #NOVENTIOPEN pic.twitter.com/m12CkyQXK8
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It was not a classic Federer because the 39-year-old did not even earn a break level on Ivashka’s serve within the opening set, whereas attempting to avoid wasting two on his personal supply.
Ivashka saved a match level at 4-5 within the second set however Federer earned three extra at 5-6 and obtained the job completed as his opponent netted a forehand.
Federer, who has performed solely three tournaments this 12 months getting back from knee surgical procedure, pulled out of the French Open final week to succeed in the fourth spherical, stated he desires to arrange for Wimbledon.
He is bidding for his eleventh title in Halle.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
