Roger Federer looks to win his first match as a 30 year old against wildcard Vasek Pospisil in Montreal tonight.You can watch and bet on Federer v Pospisil live for free at bet365 > live tennisFederer will have the opportunity to join the exclusive club of players who have won titles during three decades of their life, if he can claim his third Rogers Cup title this week. During his heyday when he was undisputed world number one, the Swiss claimed two Canadian Masters titles, in 2004 and 2006.
Since then he’s finished runner-up twice to two young pretenders, Novak Djokovic in 2007 and Andy Murray last year.
Federer says he has nothing to prove to anyone and he is right but inside the Swiss will be keen to send a message to his rivals ahead of New York. The draw gives him the perfect opportunity, he could face Wimbledon conqueror Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the next round and he’s in the same half as Novak Djokovic.
Canadian fans will be stuck between two minds today. Federer is a hugely popular figure here and there will be keen to celebrate his 30th birthday but unfortunately he’s up against a local today and Canadian players to support are few and far between.
Pospisil has been in decent form recently and took full advantage of his wildcard, defeating Juan Ignacio Chela in the opening round. However he should be no match for the former champion.
