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US Open: Roger Federer eases into round 4, a step away from Rafael Nadal
Roger Federer, who won five consecutive U.S. Opens from 2004-08, next plays 19th-seeded Tommy Robredo of Spain. Win that, and Federer could face 12-time major champion Rafael Nadal in the quarterfinals in what would be the rivals' 32nd meeting — but first at Flushing Meadows.
New York:
Quick as can be, Roger Federer moved into the fourth round at the U.S. Open for the 13th year in a row.
Finishing points with early winners from all angles, 17-time Grand Slam champion Federer raced through a 6-3, 6-0, 6-2 victory over 63rd-ranked Adriano Mannarino in only 1 hour, 21 minutes Saturday night.
Federer compiled a 34-8 edge in winners.
Through three matches, Federer has spent 41/2 hours on court, dropping a total of only 21 games.
Federer, who won five consecutive U.S. Opens from 2004-08, next plays 19th-seeded Tommy Robredo of Spain. Win that, and Federer could face 12-time major champion Rafael Nadal in the quarterfinals in what would be the rivals' 32nd meeting - but first at Flushing Meadows.
Topics mentioned in this article
Tennis
Tiger Woods
US Open 2013
David Ferrer
Adrian Mannarino
Stanislas Wawrinka
Tommy Robredo
Roger Federer
Leander Paes
Rafael Nadal
Andy Murray
Novak Djokovic
Bernard Tomic
Maria Sharapova
Sania Mirza
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