Federer saves match points to beat Berdych in Miami quarter-final


  • Tennis
  • Friday, 31 Mar 2017

Mar 30, 2017; Miami, FL, USA; Roger Federer of Switzerland hits a backhand against Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic (not pictured) in a men's singles quarter-final during the 2017 Miami Open at Crandon Park Tennis Center. Federer won 6-2, 3-6, 7-6(6). Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

(Reuters) - Roger Federer stared down defeat and saved two match points before knocking Tomas Berdych out of the Miami Open on Thursday with a 6-2 3-6 7-6(6) victory in their thrilling quarter-final.

Federer will next face Nick Kyrgios on Friday after the 12th seeded Australian edged German teenager Alexander Zverev 6-4 6-7(9) 6-3 in an evening quarter-final, finally clinching victory on his sixth match point.

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