Federer Battles Into Final

Federer prevailed 6-3 3-6 7-6 (7-5) on its 16th-ranked opponent after two hours and 14 minutes on court to eight-man Australian Open tune-up tournament. The world number two Roger Federer reached the final of the Kooyong Classic exhibition event with a tough three set victory over Fernando Verdasco. The 13-time Grand Slam winner tried to be a day when reeling with the opening of five games on the road to secure the first set..