Nothing
came easy for Federer on Tuesday, though. The Swiss was made to labour
throughout his sixth meeting with Bautista Agut, who saved eight of 10 break
points and broke Federer once during their Round of 16 battle.
"I
felt good overall. It was a different kind of match," said Federer.
"It wasn't the big-serving match where you're only going to see so many
looks, so when you miss chances you always feel a bit frustrated sometimes.
That's where you got to keep a positive mindset and make the right plays.
"I
thought Roberto did a good job of making shots, staying offensive when he
could, fending off a lot of good shots that I hit. Then it was tough. The sun
was coming from the side in the beginning so it's hard to chase the lines. At
the end I'm very happy and pleased that I got it done in straight sets."
"I
think coming out of a brutal match and then feeling fit like a fiddle in the
morning, it's like when you go clubbing," said the 35-year-old Federer.
"Same thing. You know, you don't feel the same when you're older.
(Laughter.) It's a good example because everybody knows that feeling. Not that
I've ever -- you know?"
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