Roger Federer won his third round contest in Australian Open 2019 and has advanced into the fourth round. The Swiss ace comfortably beat American national Taylor Fritz and won the match 6-2 7-5 6-2. However, what caught everyone's attention after the match was Rafael Nadal's approval of Federer's victory. The legends of the game came face-to-face after Federer was making an exit from the courts and exchange a quick handshake. Maria Sakkari 'Steals' Roger Federer’s Towel After Registering a Win Over Swiss Maestro in 2019 Hopman Cup; Watch Video.
Fans got to see the 20-time Grand Slam champion Federer and the 17-time Grand Slam winner Rafael Nadal, exchanging a 'touch of hands' when they came across each other. Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal Reunite at Laver Cup 2018.
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.@RafaelNadal approves of @rogerfederer's 3R victory ✌️#AusOpen #Fedal pic.twitter.com/NhibCgRU3T
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 18, 2019
With this victory, the Swiss master posted his 97th Australian Open win and reached the 4th round of the Australian Open. Federer has reached the 4th round of a Grand Slam for the 63rd time in his career. The legend is in supreme form and is yet to drop a set so far in the tournament. Federer is chasing his seventh Australian Open crown and is the defending champion.
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