Sunday, September 13, 2009

Federer & Del Potro into US final

US OPEN
Venue: Flushing Meadows, New York Date: 31 August - 14 September
BBC coverage: Live text commentaries on the website from 1600 BST each day, regular updates on 5 live, full commentary on 5 live sports extra in week two, both finals on 5 live. Live on Sky Sports and Eurosport.


Roger Federer hit a spectacular 'hotdog' winner to get to match point
Roger Federer hit a spectacular 'hotdog' winner to get to match point

Defending champion Roger Federer will face Juan Martin del Potro in Monday's US Open final after the Swiss beat Novak Djokovic in straight sets.

Federer extended his unbeaten run at Flushing Meadows to 40 matches with a 7-6 (7-3) 7-5 7-5 win.

And the world number got to match point with a spectacular 'hotdog' through-the-legs shot that he later described as the best of his career.

Argentine Del Potro beat Rafael Nadal 6-2 6-2 6-2 in the first semi-final.

It is the third year running that Federer has beaten Djokovic in New York and the top seed is closing in on a sixth straight US Open title.

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