NEW YORK (Reuters) - With his back to the wall and U.S. Open hopes fading fast, Roger Federer produced one of his most memorable New York performances to haul himself back from the brink and win a thrilling five-setter against mercurial Frenchman Gael Monfils on Thursday.
Federer rode a wave of tumultuous support to battle back from two sets down and double match point to claim what the stoic Swiss termed an "emotional" victory over Monfils at a buzzing Arthur Ashe Stadium.
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