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First rounds in Halle are difficult and dangerous, said Roger Federer after getting past Ilya Ivashka of Belarus in his first-round match at the Noventi Open.
He faces Félix-Auger Aliassime in the second round – a first meeting between the birthday twins.
Here’s what he said after the match.
(Video courtesy of the Noventi Open – used with permission)
For other press conferences from Halle, click here.
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