Federer to meet Djokovic in Cincinnati final


  • Tennis
  • Sunday, 19 Aug 2018

Aug 18, 2018; Mason, OH, USA; Roger Federer (SUI) returns a shot against David Goffin (BEL) in the Western and Southern tennis open at Lindner Family Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

(Reuters) - Novak Djokovic overcame a battling Marin Cilic 6-4 3-6 6-3 to reach his sixth Cincinnati Masters final on Saturday while Roger Federer enjoyed a less-taxing route to the title match after his semi-final opponent David Goffin retired with a shoulder injury.

Federer had taken the first set 7-6(3) before Goffin took a short break for treatment from his trainer.

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