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Roger Federer's return from injury - Hopman Cup live updates, Federer vs Dan Evans

By Sportskeeda Desk | Last ModifiedJan 02, 2017 10:35 GMT

In his first match in 6 months, Roger Federer will play Great Britain's Dan Evans at the Hopman Cup.

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10:35 (GMT)2 JAN 2017

Roger Federer wins the match 6-3, 6-4 !

10:35 (GMT)2 JAN 2017

Game, set, match Roger Federer! 

10:35 (GMT)2 JAN 2017

And it's match point for Roger Federer! 

10:35 (GMT)2 JAN 2017

Evans has mounted some sort of fight back to Federer but the Swiss is on-point with his challenges today! 

10:28 (GMT)2 JAN 2017

That was a beautiful return from Dan Evans. Absolutely scrambling to get that shot, Evans ends a rally as he gets that one completely past Federer. He's trailing 3-4 in the second set now.

10:21 (GMT)2 JAN 2017

It's 3- 2 Roger Federer, with the Swiss taking an early break of serve this set. Dan Evans is thwacking some forehands Federer's way but sends a fast one long. 

10:17 (GMT)2 JAN 2017

And that's how you know Federer is in form! The Swiss leaps into the air and wins the point with a fabulous jump smash! 

10:12 (GMT)2 JAN 2017

Federer leads 2-0 in the second set.

10:12 (GMT)2 JAN 2017

And he breaks early on in the second. That lightning fast forehand is back again and Federer can't go wrong with placement today!

10:02 (GMT)2 JAN 2017

And Federer breaks yet again! He wins the first set 6-3! 

09:59 (GMT)2 JAN 2017

For all his prowess, Roger Federer has committed 10 unforced errors already, to Evans' 8.  There have been some close shots today from both players.

09:59 (GMT)2 JAN 2017

What a game! Some really close shots there as Federer has an eagle eye on Evans' shots. A strong effort by the Briton here too, but it's Federer who builds on that break to take a 5-2 lead. Can he break again for the set?

09:54 (GMT)2 JAN 2017

Roger Federer 4-2 Dan Evans

09:54 (GMT)2 JAN 2017

And Roger Federer breaks! He takes a 4-2 lead in the first set.

09:54 (GMT)2 JAN 2017

A few slip-ups from Federer have seen him miss some vital shots, but an absolutely stunning frehand slice gives him the lead - and break point! 

09:47 (GMT)2 JAN 2017

After a bit of back-and-forth, Dan Evans fires an excellent forehand to the left of Federer. The Swiss doesn't make it, and Evans seals the game - and levels the scoreline.

09:46 (GMT)2 JAN 2017

As Evans takes scores to deuce, another speedy forehand from Federer gives him the advantage and a second break point.

09:45 (GMT)2 JAN 2017

Federer runs to break point with superb agility. An interesting - and wrong call by the chair umpire that gives the game to Federer is overturned.

09:45 (GMT)2 JAN 2017

The beginnings of a speedy rally between the two are quickly ended as Dan Evans runs towards the net to make that shot and nets it.

09:43 (GMT)2 JAN 2017

An uncharacteristic flub from Federer sees his shot go long, but no nerves from the Swiss just yet!

09:41 (GMT)2 JAN 2017

And Federer returns the favour with a hold to love! 

09:39 (GMT)2 JAN 2017

And Dan Evans holds that game to love! Scorelines are now level at 1 game all as Federer takes serve yet again.

09:38 (GMT)2 JAN 2017

Evans is now on serve and racing to make shots as he moves quickly from baseline to net. That's some great shot placement from the Englishman, and it's a hair's width from the line. 

09:36 (GMT)2 JAN 2017

And it's game Federer in under two minutes! Clinical stuff. 

09:35 (GMT)2 JAN 2017

And straightaway he starts off with an ace. A flying start from the Swiss here! 

09:34 (GMT)2 JAN 2017

The legend is warming up on court right now - and hoping to win this! 

09:33 (GMT)2 JAN 2017

This time, Federer will play with Singles ace and former Women's top 10 Belinda Bencic.

09:33 (GMT)2 JAN 2017

It's Roger Federer's first Hopman Cup appearance in 16 years! The last time the Swiss was here, he was partnered by Martina Hingis.

09:27 (GMT)2 JAN 2017

It's time for the toss! Who will serve first?

09:26 (GMT)2 JAN 2017

Federer last played Evans at the Round of 32 at Wimbledon in 2016, winning in straight sets - 6-4, 6-2, 6-2 

09:25 (GMT)2 JAN 2017

Federer, who is currently 16th in the ATP rankings, will take on the 66th-ranked Dan Evans today.

09:24 (GMT)2 JAN 2017

The stadium is packed to the, er, Rafters. 

09:24 (GMT)2 JAN 2017

It's time! The man himself walks out onto court to thunderous applause.
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