Nole saved 5 match points against the dangerous Florent Serra (dude hits hard and flat) and reeled off the 11 of the next 12 games to win 57 75 61. Phew!
Unfortunately Colin Farrel Kiefer wasn't so lucky. He had to retire due to a TEAR IN HIS ABS. Dude has had *the worst* luck this year, rolling his ankle at Hopman and now this, right on the eve of another Slam.
Tough luck, Sauerbraten. Though, I'm a bit bummed we don't get a shot of some bratwurst. Missed opportunity, photogs.
[2] N Djokovic (SRB) d F Serra (FRA) 57 75 61 - saved 5 M.P.
[7] J Melzer (AUT) d N Kiefer (GER) 61 ret. (abdominal muscle tear)
A Beck (GER) d [LL] L Lacko (SVK) 75 76(5)
[Q] O Rochus (BEL) d P Petzschner (GER) 57 75 62
