Flushing Meadows, New York, 27 August-9 September
US Open, Flushing Meadows Fourth round latest: R FEDERER (Swi) * v F Lopez (Spa) 0-1 * denotes server LATEST ACTION (ALL TIMES BST): To get involved, text us on 81111 (UK users only)
First set Federer 0-1 Lopez
Lopez has a big serve and likes to volley so could pose a problem or two for the champion. He opens with a double fault and an ace and comes through to 15. 0205: Federer arrives on Arthur Ashe Stadium sticking with his all-black outfit, while Lopez is wearing a tracksuit. The stadium PA plays the Darth Vader theme from Star Wars, presumably in honour of Federer's sinister new look. 0202: While we wait for the players to turn up, I've been enjoying Lopez's official website where I am told, among other things, that "Feli passed the early years of his childhood on a normal way". Excellent. Federer's website is an altogether more clinical affair. Apparently, Roger's hair colour is "dark brown". 0155: Not surprisingly, Federer has a pretty handy 4-0 record against Lopez, although they haven't played for two years and the Spaniard has got a couple of sets against the world number one. 0149: Well, I don't know about you but I'm feeling as fresh as a daisy and up for seeing something special from Federer. And Lopez too, I suppose, although the chances of him springing a surprise tonight are minimal, it's fair to say.
Lopez has a big serve and likes to volley so could pose a problem or two for the champion. He opens with a double fault and an ace and comes through to 15. 0205: Federer arrives on Arthur Ashe Stadium sticking with his all-black outfit, while Lopez is wearing a tracksuit. The stadium PA plays the Darth Vader theme from Star Wars, presumably in honour of Federer's sinister new look. 0202: While we wait for the players to turn up, I've been enjoying Lopez's official website where I am told, among other things, that "Feli passed the early years of his childhood on a normal way". Excellent. Federer's website is an altogether more clinical affair. Apparently, Roger's hair colour is "dark brown". 0155: Not surprisingly, Federer has a pretty handy 4-0 record against Lopez, although they haven't played for two years and the Spaniard has got a couple of sets against the world number one. 0149: Well, I don't know about you but I'm feeling as fresh as a daisy and up for seeing something special from Federer. And Lopez too, I suppose, although the chances of him springing a surprise tonight are minimal, it's fair to say.
Source: BBC Sport
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