Roger Federer will face underdog Hyeon Chung in the semi-final of the Australian Open – the “Matchtipp of the day” presented by LeoVegas Sport.
This duel comes as a surprise in the semi-final. It is not surprising that Roger Federer is one of the protagonists. Is the Swiss always one of the favourites for the title. The name Hyeon Chung on the other side raises bigger questions.
But why? The South Korean player plays powerful basic tennis and is rightly among the top four players in the tournament. The man with the futuristic sports glasses – also called “Professor Chung” – fought down renowned names such as Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev on the way to his biggest career success so far. Always keeping the frame in place. The 21-year-old is THE surprise of the tournament and takes advantage of the hour he was offered. Now Chung is expecting the biggest sporting challenge of his life so far: Roger Federer.
It is a great honour for every player to play against the “Maestro” in such a setting and at this young age in a semi-final. He’ll have to be prepared for a lot of things. Net attacks, incredible speed in the strokes, unique precision and above all an inimitable aura. Federer is the absolute mega-star of the scene and appears accordingly – terrifying.
Without losing a set, the FedExpress entered the semi-finals and seems to be almost unstoppable on its way to defending its title. Against Chung, however, Federer will have to prepare for a strenuous game. His opponent has extremely fast and strong legs, which give him absolute control and stability in every situation. However, Federer will not underestimate his opponent; it is also the first time that the two players meet. If everything goes according to plan, Federer will go aggressively and with variation, Chung will try to build on his physicality.
If the youngster is impressed by the situation and the scenery and Federer senses his chance, it will be extremely difficult for the next-generation final winner.
Betting provider LeoVegas sends Federer into the race as clear favourites and a odds of 1.15 – Chung enters the game with 6.0 odds.
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