Defending champion Roger Federer on Wednesday Jan 16,2019, reached the third round of the Australian Open for a 20th straight year, after being pushed till the very end by British star Dan Evans in a clash which ended 7-6 (7/5) 7-6 (7/3) 6-3.
Federer, who is targeting a third consecutive title and a record seventh title, recorded an easy win against Denis Istomin in the first round, before being given a tough fight by his 28-year-old opponent, who is currently ranked 189 in the world rankings.
"I think if I could have pulled away early in the match it might have been different," said the 37-year-old legend, who recorded a win in 2 hours and 35 minutes.
Federer will next battle it out against American Taylor Fritz or France's Gael Monfils, in the last 32.
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