Federer beats Goffin to reach Halle semi-finals


  • Tennis
  • Saturday, 18 Jun 2016

(Reuters) - Roger Federer delivered what he called his best match yet since returning from injury as he eased to a 6-1 7-6(10) win over Belgium's David Goffin to reach the semi-finals of the Gerry Weber Open in Halle on Friday.

The Swiss great, who is seeking a ninth title in his traditional Wimbledon grasscourt warm-up event, will feature in his 11th Halle final if he beats rising German talent Alexander Zverev in Saturday's semi-finals.

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