Australian Open 2017 R4: Federer defeats Nishikori
Roger Federer‘s Australian Open campaign continues with a 5-set marathon win over world number 5 Kei Nishikori 6-7 6-4 6-1 4-6 6-3. He next faces Mischa Zverev to book a place in the last 4.
Relive the match through Brian’s tweets:
BIG cheers coming from the next court! Guess who? ????????????????? #AusOpen
— Brian Peel (@Brian_Peel) January 22, 2017
Roger Federer just hit up on the outside courts. Standing a couple of meters away I watched in awe. This guy is just amazing.
— Brian Peel (@Brian_Peel) January 22, 2017
Japanese fans are now flooding through to catch a glimpse of their local hero Kei Nishikori. They're a passionate lot! ??
— Brian Peel (@Brian_Peel) January 22, 2017
Nishikori off to a flyer 4-0 against Federer. The roof wide open & ready for a tight tussle! #AusOpen
— Brian Peel (@Brian_Peel) January 22, 2017
— Brian Peel (@Brian_Peel) January 22, 2017
And just like that Federer's in front 6-5. That didn't take long! #AusOpen
— Brian Peel (@Brian_Peel) January 22, 2017
I think we're in for a long night! #Federer #Nishikori #AusOpen ???????
— Brian Peel (@Brian_Peel) January 22, 2017
Federer just too good. Nishikori is trying his heart out! Into the 4th set we go! pic.twitter.com/jnndEZRH0b
— Brian Peel (@Brian_Peel) January 22, 2017
There's a gigantic buzz in here. Federer has the break! #AusOpen
— Brian Peel (@Brian_Peel) January 22, 2017
I can sit here and watch him all night. #Federer #AusOpen #vintage
— Brian Peel (@Brian_Peel) January 22, 2017
Well that was fun! #Federer #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/4m7XyUlLA1
— Brian Peel (@Brian_Peel) January 22, 2017
Roger Federer's press conference has just finished up. English, German, French, Swiss & Japanese! What an absolute gentleman! #AusOpen
— Brian Peel (@Brian_Peel) January 22, 2017
A meter away from an absolute champion. He's relaxed, upbeat and ready for his next challenge. #Federer #AusOpen
— Brian Peel (@Brian_Peel) January 22, 2017
