Federer relieved after tough test

Roger Federer celebrated reaching a 22nd consecutive grand slam semi-final but only after being made to work for his US Open victory by 12th seed Robin Soderling.

Thu, 10 Sep, 2009 - 08:32

Roger Federer celebrated reaching a 22nd consecutive Grand Slam semi-final but only after being made to work for his US Open victory by 12th seed Robin Soderling.

Soderling won a rare set but Federer continued his unbeaten streak against the Swede to march into a semi-final against fourth seed Novak Djokovic.

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