Is it a bee? Is it a blister? Federer doesn't know


  • Tennis
  • Wednesday, 21 Jan 2015

Roger Federer of Switzerland celebrates winning a point over Simone Bolelli of Italy during their men's singles second round match at the Australian Open 2015 tennis tournament in Melbourne January 21, 2015. REUTERS/Thomas Peter

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - The mystery affliction that affected a finger, or fingers, on Roger Federer's right hand had still not been solved more than an hour after he saw off a spirited performance from Italian journeyman Simone Bolelli at the Australian Open on Wednesday.

The 33-year-old Swiss had just been blasted off the court in the first set by the 29-year-old journeyman when he sought treatment on his hand.

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