Using a bigger racket for the first time (98 Sq. inches), Federer served three aces in the opening game but still lost his serve and ultimately the set to the German.
Brands, who celebrated his 26th
birthday on Wednesday and received a cake after the match, got few presents
from the top-seeded Federer in the last two sets. However, the Swiss
star needed four match points to close it out. He finished with nine
aces on the clay-court surface.
''It was a tough match. Daniel is playing a very good season. I think it was good for me to have a match like this and come
through at the end," said Federer. "Clearly these kind of matches are
always important, especially losing the first set makes things
difficult. You’re not allowed to make many more unforced errors in
crucial moments and I was able to come through and play better as the
match went on. That’s always encouraging for the next round.''
Date: 17th July 2013, Source: AP
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