Service: Matchtipp of the day: Federer as favourite in the final presented by LeoVegas Sport

Roger Federer will meet Marin Cilic in the Australian Open finale – the “Matchtipp of the day” presented by LeoVegas Sport.

He could add another Grand Slam title to his trophy cabinet. Roger Federer fights for his 20th birthday in the final of the Happy Slam. Major title and defending the title against Marin Cilic.

The tournament progressed in opposite directions. Federer flew through the two weeks without a single set. The dominance of the Swiss was reflected in his easiness during the matches and especially in the following interviews. The 36-year-old always acted with a smile on his lips and loose sayings. In the semi-final, Federer saved energy. At a score of 6:1 and 5:2 his opponent Hyeon Chung had to give up due to a painful blister on the ball of his foot. After a little over an hour, FedEx was off work.

Cilic also convinced in the previous rounds with solid and consistent play. The semi-final against Briton Kyle Edmund was dictated to the Croatian at will and, like Federer, did not have to go to his physical limits. His tired and weak opponent never represented a danger at any time.

Federer’s last encounter so far was won in three sets at the Nitto ATP finals in London. Overall, Federer leads in a direct comparison with 8:1. The two superstars were already confronted in the 2017 Wimbledon final. Federer prevailed against a beaten Cilic in three sets and snatched major number 19.

In the final, Cilic’s service will be the decisive factor. The 1.98-metre stage is regarded as one of the best racquets of the tour and repeatedly earns free points. He beat Federer at the US Open 2014 and finally won his biggest title to date, beating Kei Nishikori in the final.

Federer will bet on his variation and stamina. Federer always had a good hand against good serveers and carefully plays back the dangerous bullets with his famous slice.

Despite Cilic’s excellent form, the 29-year-old is an outsider with a 4.40 quota. Betting provider LeoVegas Sport sees the defending champion as a clear favourite and writes out 1.23 odds for Federer.

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