Roger Federer and Belinda Bencic to reach the Hopman Cup in Perth again in the Final. There they meet on Saturday to host Australia or Germany. The Swiss Duo lost the duel against Greece 1:2, since Federer had decided to kick off his single against Stefanos Tsitsipas (ATP 15) 7:6 (7:5), 7:6 (7:4) for the re-qualification of the defending Champions for the final match before the women’s singles and the Mixed doubles.
After two clear Victories against the British in Cameron Norrie and the American Frances Tiafoe, Federer was challenged by the 20-year-old Tsitsipas correctly the first time. In the Tiebreak of the first set, he was 1:4, and two Mini-Breaks, before he could avert, thanks to two forehand winners in the first set loss of the tournament.
in the second set and the Tiebreak had to bring the decision, after Federer when the score was 4:5 and 5:6 are not able to use a total of three break balls. The second short-form decision of the Basel ruled against the 17 years younger newcomers of the last season. After one and a half hours of recycled Federer his second match point with a serve winner.
defeats in singles and doubles
In contrast to Federer Bencic in the individual could not build on their long stretches of good performances against Katie Boulter and Serena Williams. The 21-Year-old from Wollerau lost against Maria Sakkari (WTA 41) in 75 minutes 3:6, 4:6. And also in the Mixed, she moved to the side of Federer, the Shorter. The Swiss Duo lost 3:4 (4:5), 4:2, 3:4 (3:5).
In the Final, Switzerland on Saturday on the winners of group A, Germany and Australia on Friday in a direct duel to determine. (sda)
Created: 03.01.2019, 12:26 PM
