Roger Federer wins another quality match against Andy Murray. Last time these two played each other it was in this year’s Melbourne quarters when Roger won in 4 sets. The Swiss repeats himself in Cincinnati. After winning the first set 6-3 (2 breaks for the Maestro), Roger recovered a two break down deficit (1-4) in the second set to “steal” Andy’s service 3 times and win 7-5. Match Stats
Roger: I was the most aggressive guy
Federer was pleased by his tennis to comment “I hit the ball well. I was the more aggressive guy out there. I was having more impact from the baseline and on the serve. In the second set, I lost a little bit of the rhythm. From the baseline, Murray was hitting the ball well – harder and deeper… I snuck in a quick break, and next thing you know, I’m back. I feel like I stole that second set.”
Murray. I started pretty slow
“I started the match off pretty slow tonight. Federer came out quick. Then I had a couple break points in back-to-back games to get into it in the first set. I didn’t get either of them. Then obviously was well up in the second and blew it. It’s a shame.”
The semi vs. Raonic
Roger will play the semifinal vs. Milos Raonic. Head to head is 5-0 for Roger.
