Federer's Victory At Rome Shows He Is Man To Beat

Roger Federer has seen so many disappointments in 2013.  He could not reach in final of a single tournament that he played.  His 3rd round exit last week at Madrid against Nishikori was insult to injury.  But Federer is the man who always learnt from his defeats, which is secret of his success.  He came back strong at Rome and beat Starac by 6-1 6-2.  He conceded just three games in whole match.  He was looking like a true champion there, because his performance was flawless.

It took Federer only 51 minutes to beat Starac.  Federer serve was impressive in whole match.  He faced only two break points that he saved in style.  He lost only 2 points on his second serve.  He first serve %age was also above 75%.  He fired 4 aces including one which was at match point.  Federer return game was also impressive he broke Starac serve 4 times in the match.  He teased Starac again and again on his serve.  Starac had no answer to Federer's accuracy and ground strokes.  Federer hit 36 winners of both of his wings i-e Forehand and backhand.  He committed just 8 unforced errors.  All these statistics show that he is man to beat at Rome.
If he manages to win this tournament, then it will be his first title at Rome in 12 appearances.  In other matches Murray ousted by Granollers due hip injury.  Nadal beat Fognini comprehensively.  With Murray's exit Federer's road to the final is looking very clear.  If he countinue this performance then he will surely make the first final of 2013.