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U.S. Open: Federer crushes Goffin to reach last eight

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September 2, 2019

Roger Federer destroyed David Goffin 6-2 6-2 6-0 on Sunday in New York to reach the U.S. Open quarter-finals and keep his bid for a record-extending 21st Grand Slam title alive.

The Swiss third seed fired 35 winners and 10 aces to see off the outclassed Belgian in a speedy 80 minutes on a sunny day at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York.

The 38-year-old Federer was at his best when it mattered most, converting nine of his 10 breakpoint opportunities to set up a meeting with Grigor Dimitrov or Alex de Minaur.

The only drama came early when Goffin, seeded 15th, broke Federer to take a 2-1 lead in the first set.

But the Swiss broke back in the next game and cruised to the finish line.

“I’m very happy with the level of play and the atmosphere,” Federer said in an on-court interview.

Related Topics:2019 U.S.Open David Goffin Roger Federer

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