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Federer seeks retribution against Safin

By Ravi Ubha
Special to ESPN.com

Thursday, January 22, 2009

MELBOURNE, Australia -- Here's a look at some notable matches on Day 5 of the Australian Open: Roger Federer (2) vs. Marat Safin (26): Memories are made of this. Federer approaches behind a serve aimed at Safin's acclaimed backhand, and the Russian counters low, cross court. Federer impressively stretches by putting his volley in play with a floater landing near the baseline. Safin uncorks a forehand, and the Swiss again stretches to retrieve, this time doing even better, as the ball lands ...

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