Roger Federer’s Grand Slam quarter finals streak continued when he entered the quarter finals at Australian Open 2011. It now stands at 27. Tommy Robredo did what was expected of him. He bit once to three times by Federer. Crowd was happy that though he did not do a Simon, he did not do a Malisse either. It was a David and Goliath fight. Robredo spilled his guts and his aggression and that was sufficient to cause hiccup. After losing the first set 6-3, he took advantage of uncharacteristic mistake by Federer and got the second set 6-3. The wounded tiger immediately broke back for 3-0 lead and the set went on serve finishing at 6-3 in Federer’s favor though after Federer squandered a set point. But Federer was still rather casual, and may be complacent. He knew that he would not lose and crowd also knew that. It was the familiar Federer show where the only suspense was with what difficulty or ease would Federer win. He won 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 6-2. Everybody went back satisfied, Federer, Robredo and the spectators. Federer was happy that he progressed to the quarter finals. Robredo was happy that he took one set off the champion. Crowd was happy that Federer was forced to play. Roger Federer hit only 50 winners to 40 unforced errors, but then how did he win. He won because Robredo thought he had lost before stepping on the court.
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