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Hewitt struggles as Federer restores order
(Reuters)
Updated: 2005-09-30 10:42
FRUSTRATION BOILED
Federer's frustration boiled over on Wednesday as he struggled to overcome
Brazilian Marcos Daniel and he threw an uncharacteristic temper tantrum by
slamming his racket to the ground.
"A different day, a different opponent. It changes everything," said the
Wimbledon and U.S. Open champion, who next faces Andy Roddick's U.S. Open
conqueror Gilles Muller.
The fluid strokes and aggressive shot-making were back in abundance against
Gremelmayr, after Federer held off three break points in the opening game and
then broke the left-hander for 2-0.
But although he was never seriously threatened, Federer faced some tense
moments as Gremelmayr settled and held a point to break back at 4-2.
Federer escaped when Gremelmayr netted a forehand, and after sealing the
first set he broke to love to start the second.
Gremelmayr continued to challenge, hitting some blistering shots from the
baseline, and Federer had to fight off three break points in the second game
before breaking again to lead 4-1.
"I was in control and didn't have to push 100 percent all the time," said
Federer. "But he didn't play too bad you know. I really had to play good tennis
to come through."
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