Federer overcomes Isner challenge

Roger Federer struggled early with the John Isner’s booming serve before defeating the American wild card 6-7 (4-7) 6-2 6-4 6-2 on Saturday to advance to the fourth round of the US Open.

Sun, 02 Sep, 2007 - 11:09

Roger Federer struggled early with the John Isner’s booming serve before defeating the American wild card 6-7 (4-7) 6-2 6-4 6-2 on Saturday to advance to the fourth round of the US Open.

Federer joined highly-seeded Americans Andy Roddick and James Blake as winners at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Saturday.

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