Roger Federer completed a “tough” first week at the Australian Open today by securing a place in the quarter-finals with victory over Tommy Robredo.

Roger Federer finally overcame his nemesis Gilles Simon today although it took him five enthralling sets to reach the third round of the Australian Open.

Fernando Verdasco saved three match points on his way to a stunning victory over Serbia’s Janko Tipsarevic in the second round of the Australian Open today.