Federer stunned by Spaniard Robredo at U.S. Open


  • Tennis
  • Tuesday, 03 Sep 2013

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Roger Federer was dumped from the U.S. Open on Monday in a shock fourth-round loss to Spaniard Tommy Robredo, dashing hopes of a blockbuster quarter-final against traditional foe Rafa Nadal.

The 17-times grand slam champion lost 7-6(3) 6-3 6-4 in a major boilover at Louis Armstrong Stadium, having converted only two of 16 break points and sprayed 43 unforced errors.

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