Federer wins Australian Open
30 January, 2007
Roger Federer claimed his 10th Grand Slam title with a straight sets win over Fernando Gonzalez in Sunday's 2007 Australian Open final.
Federer beat Gonzalez 7-6, 6-4, 6-4 to become the first player since Bjorn Borg to win a Grand Slam title without dropping a set. Borg achieved the feat 27 years ago in claiming the French Open Crown.
Federer improved to 10-0 against Gonzales who had two set points in the opening set before being swept aside by the World Number 1.
The Fed Express is already a $1.55 favourite with IASbet.com in Outright 2007 Wimbledon Betting.
Gonzales the No. 10 seed at the Australian Open is a $29.00 chance behind reigning French Open champion Rafael Nadal $8.00 and Andy Roddick $9.00 who was obliterated by Federer in their semi final clash.
Federer’s Switzerland is a $21.00 chance in 2007 Davis Cup betting behind defending champions Argentina $3.25 and Russia $5.50
The USA $7.00 and Chile $7.00 share the third line of betting ahead of Spain $9.00 and Croatia $9.00 who round out the teams under double figures.
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