Fans’ favourite Federer on edge

FRENCH OPEN title favourite Roger Federer is receiving overwhelming support on and off the court as he moves a step closer to greatness.

The Swiss star reached his 20th consecutive grand-slam semi-final with a convincing 7-6 (8/6) 6-2 6-4 victory over France’s Gael Monfils yesterday.

Federer, the second seed, is bidding to win his first Roland Garros title, which would make him the sixth man to clinch the haul of all four majors.