Analysis for Federer-Del Potro (ATP Australian Open)

Head-to-head record 7:2

Roger Federer will play Juan Martin Del Potro and many people already see Federer in the next round but we don’t think it is going to be that smooth for Swiss favourite. Del Potro is an extremely talented player who was unfortunately stopped by serious injury last year. He is primarily an offensive baseliner with a powerful first serve and solid groundstrokes. His forehand shot is his most powerful weapon and he also possesses a very consistent two-handed backhand. Despite his height, Del Potro is also considered one of the best movers on the ATP tour, able to move efficiently on various surfaces like clay and hard courts. Del Potro's height allows him to get a powerful first serve, and not be bothered by high topspin balls. His best surfaces are hard and clay, but generally his game is suited to all surfaces. He plays in a great form here and he already knows what it takes to beat Federer. He managed to defeat Federer when Swiss was at his best and we expect a very tight match here. Federer plays in a good form but he has not been tested properly so far. Tomic was really poor in the last round and this is surely going to be a totally different match. Del Potro should not be above 3.5.