French Open 2021: Roger Federer eclipses Marin Cilic in thrilling clash; storms into R3- Roger Federer showcased his fighting spirit against Marin Cilic in his biggest win since coming back from a 13-month injury lay-off. Competing in just his fifth match since returning to action back in March, Federer was coming up against arguably his toughest match.
Cilic may not be the player he once was, but he has competed in two Grand Slam finals against Federer in the past and was always going to be a challenge.
Federer was on top of his game for the most part of the match expect the 2nd set wherein he had a heated argument with the chair umpire after he was given a time violation. The 20-time Grand Slam champion closed out the mach 6-2, 2-6, 7-5 (4), 6-2 in 2 hours and 35 minutes.
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Federer was pushed in the 3rd set as well but the Swiss great served well in the tie-breaker. His serves were impeccable in the 4th set wherein he gave nothing away to Cilic who was struggling to match Federer’s intensity.
It was the first big test for Federer who is playing his first Grand Slam tournament since the Australian Open in 2020. The Swiss great will take on unseeded Dominik Koepfer of Germany who defeated Taylor Fritz in his 2nd round match.
Federer was letting his annoyance show at the Philippe Chattrier. He received the warning for slow play at 40-40 in the fifth game of the second set, with Cilic leading 3-1 after losing the first set.
French Open 2021 – Roger Federer vs Marin Cilic: When where and how to watch French Open 2021 / Roland Garros 2021?
France: Amazon Prime Video
Australia: Channel Nine, 9 Go, 9GEM, 9Now and OTT-platform Stan
Brazil: Globo and Bandsports
USA: Tennis Channel, NBC Universal
Europe: Eurosport, itv, ptc
Canada: TSN, RDS
Latin America: ESPN
North America and Middle East: beIn Sports
Sub Saharan Africa: SuperSport
INDIA: Star Sports Select/ OTT-platform Disney+Hotstar
China: CMG
South East Asia: Fox Sports
Japan: TV Tokyo
New Zealand Sky: Sky
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French Open 2021 – Roger Federer vs Marin Cilic: What about prize money?
The total prize pool for Roland Garros 2021 is €34,367,216.
Singles
Winner: €1,400,000
Finalist: €750,000
Semifinalists: €375,000
Quarterfinalists: €255,000
Round of 16: €170,000
Third Round: €113,000
Second Round: €84,000
First Round” €60,000
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