After second great escape, Federer faces holder Djokovic


  • Tennis
  • Wednesday, 29 Jan 2020

FILE PHOTO: Tennis - Australian Open - Quarter Final - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 28, 2020 - Switzerland’s Roger Federer reacts after wining his match against Tennys Sandgren of the U.S. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji

(Reuters) - For his next trick, Swiss great Roger Federer will look to make holder and 'Big Three' rival Novak Djokovic disappear from the Australian Open on Thursday.

Federer heads into the semi-final clash having performed another Houdini act in this year's tournament, saving seven match points to overcome American world number 100 Tennys Sandgren 6-3 2-6 2-6 7-6(8) 6-3 on Tuesday.

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