Federer come back to win in 3

Roger Federer stepped out on the court today against the #128th player and in the world and wild card Malek Jaziri at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. Jaziri who has been ranked as high as 69 had not played an ATP World Tour match since October of 2012. Although, Jaziri must have not received the memo that he was playing Roger Federer today because he came out guns blazing and going toe to the toe with Fed. Federer after the match said

 "It important to sort of react and make sure I didn't panic," said Federer. "But, of course your mind starts to wander, especially in a match where there is hardly any rallies. He's going for broke on every return. All you're trying to do is get into some rallies, and you're missing a lot yourself."

"It was a difficult match for me out here tonight, but I'm happy I found a way and got a day off now so I can work a little bit on the game. Just maybe the pressure is off a little bit, and then automatically I will play a lot better in the second round."

I did have a problem with Jaziri, more then once in  the first set, pointing to the sky the #1 sign after hitting an impressive passing shot. But someone needs to give Malek a lesson in tennis edicate 101. I have no issue with a fist pump, a "Come on" but to point into the sky #1 when you are playing the greatest player in history, well, that takes some gall and a gesture not even used by the likes of Nadal.

Federer wins in 3 at Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships.

By Jawad Bisharat

Federer must have seen that on the Jumbo tron because the stars quickly realigned and Federer broke Jaziri early on the take a strangle hold of the match. Federer only conceded 2 of the last 14 games to win 5-7 6-0 6-2.

Jaziri proved he could hang with the big boys today, for a set at least, but he has a long way to go. Not playing a tour match for 3 months proved to be costly as Jaziri appeared to not have the fitness level to compete with Federer.


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