Swiss star pips Berdych to enter Toronto semis
Swiss star pips Berdych to enter Toronto semisRoger Federer orchestrated a fightback from 2-5 down in the last set to rescue a 6-3, 5-7, 7-6 (7-5) victory over nemesis Tomas Berdych for a place in the ATP Toronto Masters semi-finals.
The third-seeded Swiss had lost twice this season to Czech seventh seed Berdych, in Miami and in a Wimbledon quarter-final barely six weeks ago.
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| Roger Federer of Switzerland celebrates a point against Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic during the quarter-finals of the Rogers Cup at the Rexall Centre on Friday in Toronto. PIC/AFP |
Revenge was sweet, though, as Federer put a polite gloss on his victory after two hours and 40 minutes.
"It was a great match, but Tomas also played his role," Federer said. Success in the struggle keeps Federer alive as he plays his first tournament since Wimbledon. He next faces world number two Novak Djokovic.
