Federer through tp US Open semi-final
Published:Saturday | September 10, 2011 | 1:53 PM
Five-time champion Roger Federer dismissed Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in straight sets last night to earn himself a US Open semi-final against Novak Djokovic.
Federer made amends for successive defeats by Tsonga as he won 6-4, 6-3, 6-3.
World number one Djokovic earlier came through a tough encounter with fellow Serbian Janko Tipsarevic.
Rafael Nadal kept his title defence on track with a 6-2, 6-1, 6-3 demolition of Andy Roddick to set up a semi-final against Andy Murray.
Murray, the British number one, defeated big-serving American John Isner 7-5, 6-4, 3-6, 7-6. The semi-finals will take place today and the final on Sunday.
The women’s semi-finals will also take place today. Favourite Serena Williams will play Caroline Wozniacki; while Angelique Kerber will face Sam Stosur.