Federer v Haas setwatch

Australian Open, fourth-round result:

R FEDERER Swi v T HAAS Ger

6-4 6-0 3-6 4-6 6-2

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Fifth set

Federer 6-4 6-0 3-6 4-6 6-2 Haas
Federer breaks Haas once again, as the German overhits a shot, to secure a hard-earned victory and take his place in the last eight.

Federer 6-4 6-0 3-6 4-6 5-2 Haas
Haas seems to have lost his mental focus as Federer eases to within a game of the quarter-finals with a few moments of real class.

Federer 6-4 6-0 3-6 4-6 4-2 Haas
Federer goes a break up after Haas has a simple shot ruled out on break point. He is furious about the call but the umpire refuses to overrule.

Federer 6-4 6-0 3-6 4-6 3-2 Haas
Haas opens up an outside chance of a break with a great shot to go 30-15 up. But Federer hits back to hold serve. Neither player is giving an inch, but something must give soon.

Federer 6-4 6-0 3-6 4-6 2-2 Haas
Haas is producing a performance full of character. The unseeded German is teetering on the brink at 40-15 down, but then wins the next four points to hold serve.

Federer 6-4 6-0 3-6 4-6 2-1 Haas
Federer gets his nose in front again, but he is still struggling to regain the dominance that came so easily earlier in the match.

Federer 6-4 6-0 3-6 4-6 1-1 Haas
Haas is going toe-to-toe with Federer, and comfortable hold serve.

Federer 6-4 6-0 3-6 4-6 1-0 Haas
Federer starts the fifth set in encouraging fashion, with a more composed game. Even so, Haas plays one glorious shot to keep Federer honest.

Fourth set

Federer 6-4 6-0 3-6 4-6 Haas
Haas has turned the match on its head and serves out well to force Federer into a fifth set. The key shot is a delightful volley at the net to cut off Federer's attempted passing shot.

Federer 6-4 6-0 3-6 4-5 Haas
Federer finally finds some form as he hold to love and rediscovers his touch at the net. But Haas will serve for the set in the next game.

Federer 6-4 6-0 3-6 3-5 Haas
Federer is mixing up some glorious shots with some poor mishits as he hands Haas another easy game. Now he must serve to stay in the set.

Federer 6-4 6-0 3-6 3-4 Haas
A clearly misfiring Federer saves one break point before emphatically serving the game out.

Federer 6-4 6-0 3-6 2-4 Haas
Haas shows no signs of worry after changing racquets because of a broken string as he regains a two-game lead.

Federer 6-4 6-0 3-6 2-3 Haas
Federer's serve is put under intense pressure again, and the Swiss star is still looking strangely out of sorts at the net. Nevertheless, Federer comes through the game after a couple of deuces.

Federer 6-4 6-0 3-6 1-3 Haas
After his sublime display in the second set, Federer is suddenly looking error-prone. Haas moves 40-0 up and, after one missed chance, seals the game with a long forehand from Federer.

Federer 6-4 6-0 3-6 1-2 Haas
An incredible rally at the net is eventually won by a diving Haas to bring the crowd to its feet. He follows it up with a sweet backhand winner, and then Federer sends a passing shot long to give the German another break of serve.

Federer 6-4 6-0 3-6 1-1 Haas
Haas is testing the world number one and again holds serve thanks to some beautiful backhands.

Federer 6-4 6-0 3-6 1-0 Haas
Federer is really pushed hard by a resurgent Haas, and has to battle back from several tight spots. The match has returned to a genuine contest rather than a Federer stroll.

Third set

Federer 6-4 6-0 3-6 Haas
Haas becomes the first player at this year's Australia Open to take a set off for Federer. The German's backhand lays the foundation for an impressive display.

Federer 6-4 6-0 3-5 Haas
Federer rediscovers some of his sparkle to force Haas to serve for the third set.

Federer 6-4 6-0 2-5 Haas
Federer is suddenly looking mortal. His volleys are failing to hit the spot as Haas comfortably holds to move within sight of the set.

Federer 6-4 6-0 2-4 Haas
Unbelievably, after his second-set whitewash, Haas breaks Federer to love. The German could be the first player to take a set off Federer in the whole tournament.

Federer 6-4 6-0 2-3 Haas
Haas is playing his best tennis of the match. He saves two break points before a couple of brilliant backhands force the mistakes from Federer.

Federer 6-4 6-0 2-2 Haas
Federer seems to be using the opportunity to really test his serving, and a couple of aces prove he can match anyone around for power and placement.

Federer 6-4 6-0 1-2 Haas
Haas is showing admirable strength of character to fight back from his second set disaster. Federer seems to have just slightly dropped his level of intensity.

Federer 6-4 6-0 1-1 Haas
Federer restores normal service with a comfortable service hold.

Federer 6-4 6-0 0-1 Haas
Haas finally stops the rot, with his first service hold since the first set. The German serves two aces and proves Federer is human.

Second set

Federer 6-4 6-0 Haas
Federer completes the second-set whitewash, a reflection of his almost total dominance although harsh on the valiant Haas.

Federer 6-4 5-0 Haas
Yet another break of serve for Federer, who is really reaching the heights of his imperious form. Haas - like almost every other player on the planet - has virtually no answer to Federer's brilliant range of shots and perfect execution.

Federer 6-4 4-0 Haas
Federer is almost toying with Haas now, with one feigned drop-shot followed up with a perfect volley leaving the crowd gasping. The Swiss star looks peerless.

Federer 6-4 3-0 Haas
Federer hits two forehand winners which are just poetry in motion. Haas is doing everything in his power to stay in the match, but the world number one is easing clear.

Federer 6-4 2-0 Haas
Some Federer carelessness gives Haas a chink of light, but the German cannot take advantage as Federer holds.

Federer 6-4 1-0 Haas
The match is turning into a test of character for Haas. The German is clearly getting frustrated at a succession of close line-calls going against him and he loses his first service game of the second set after saving one break point.

First set

Federer 6-4 Haas
A business-like Federer serves three straight aces to move 40-0 up. Haas' forehand into the net off Federer's next serve wraps up the first set.

Federer 5-4 Haas
Haas pushes Federer hard, and one superb shot at the net shows Federer does not have a monopoly on improvised moments of brilliance.

Federer 5-3 Haas
Federer is getting all aspects of his game in order now, with his backhand really finding its range.

Federer 4-3 Haas
Haas is certainly not prepared to roll over for Federer. The German, who has a respectable record against Federer, holds serve thanks to some excellent backhand strokes.

Federer 4-2 Haas
Federer is effortlessly moving through the gears, giving Haas little chance as he consolidates his break.

Federer 3-2 Haas
Federer is too classy to remain in the doldrums for long and after a slow start he makes the first break of serve of the match with his delightful touch keeping Haas on the back foot.

Federer 2-2 Haas
Federer again has to save a break point. His sumptuous volleys are keeping him in the game amid some uncharacteristic backhand errors.

Federer 1-2 Haas
The German looks to be more than comfortable against the world number one, and powers to another straightforward game.

Federer 1-1 Haas
Federer, still using strapping to protect his right ankle, mishits two forehands to present Haas with an early chance to break but the world number one hangs on.

Federer 0-1 Haas
Haas makes an impressive start and takes the opening game with ease.