Federer after claiming 99th win at Australian Open: "I am feeling really relaxed out on the court"

Roger Federer eased into the third round at the 2020 Australian Open with victory over Filip Krajinovic 6-1, 6-4, 6-1 and in the process claimed his 99th win in Melbourne.

Federer spoke afterwards and admitted that he felt really good in the tie and that he wants to make the most of his preparation for the event.

“I am very happy. It is a great start to the season so far,” said Federer. “I am feeling really relaxed out on the court. I trained hard and you hope it pays off and not that it was all for nothing this week. I am happy, I am still going and I am looking forward to the next one.”

Next up is John Millman, a familiar foe who he will aim to claim his 100th win against who famously beat him at the 2018 US Open. He heaped praise on the Australian ahead of their clash.

”[Millman] is a great guy. I practised a lot with him and I almost passed out when I played against him in New York,” said Federer. “It was so hot. He had no problem, he’s from Queensland… He never came to check on me [to see] if I passed out after that match but I didn’t, I’m here.

“I played him two other times, once in Brisbane and I almost lost that one too. The other time was in Halle last year. He is super good guy, unbelievably tough opponent. There are not many fitter guys than him out there and those are the guys I respect the most, actually. He gets absolutely the most out of the game and I hope it is going to be a great match with some great rallies.”

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