The Spaniard went on to win seven successive points to set up three set points and on the third, he levelled the contest with a jaw-dropping dipping passing shot. That was the first time in the 36-year-old Federer’s career that he opened a Grand Slam tournament with two consecutive matches that lasted five sets. Teenager Ben Woodburn’s debut goal ignites Welsh hopes at World Cup qualifiers. Sharing the group lead with Ireland before the game, Serbia went top outright after victory in Belgrade while its rival was held to a 1-1 draw at Georgia. So what we try to do is tell the players that just go out there and express yourself and you will be. elop, so it’s one of those surprises that can unfold positively or negatively on the day. Federer improved to 13-0 against Lopez and 33-1 in night matches at Flushing Meadows. ad got their money’s worth in the end even if most were hoping to see a red Ferrari on the front of the grid. Ireland coach Martin O’Neill had warned about “some exceptionally good talent” in Georgia’s team and the draw appeared to prove him right. If we want to win a medal, we take our best players.