Federer insists he is over virus

Roger Federer insists he is “back to normal” after glandular fever hampered his start to the 2008 season.

Tue, 11 Mar, 2008 - 14:20

Roger Federer insists he is “back to normal” after glandular fever hampered his start to the 2008 season.

The world number one battled to a 6-3 6-7 (7/4) 7-6 (8/6) victory against 14-time grand slam winner Pete Sampras in an absorbing exhibition match in New York on Monday.

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