Roger Federer close to realising a major dream
Updated On: 06 June, 2009 07:46 AM IST | | AFP
Roger Federer moved to within one match of finally winning the French Open when he came from behind to defeat giant Argentinian Juan Martin del Potro in Friday's semi-finals.
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Roger Federer moved to within one match of finally winning the French Open when he came from behind to defeat giant Argentinian Juan Martin del Potro in Friday's semi-finals.
The second seed, who has lost the last three finals here to Rafael Nadal, took everything Del Potro could fling at him and then pounced when the South American wilted to win a cliff-hanger 3-6, 7-6 (7/2), 2-6, 6-1, 6-4.
The second seed, who has lost the last three finals here to Rafael Nadal, took everything Del Potro could fling at him and then pounced when the South American wilted to win a cliff-hanger 3-6, 7-6 (7/2), 2-6, 6-1, 6-4.
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Swiss Roger Federer celebrates after beating Argentinian Juan Martin Del Potro during the French Open semi-final at Roland Garros yesterday. PIC/AFP How do you like the new new mid-day.com experience? Share your feedback and help us improve. Read Next Story Trending Stories |


