Flash of genius from Federer in comfortable win

Roger Federer lit up the opening day of the US Open with another moment of sheer genius during his first-round victory at Flushing Meadows.

Roger Federer lit up the opening day of the US Open with another moment of sheer genius during his first-round victory at Flushing Meadows.

Federer had won the first set against Argentina’s Brian Dabul and was 5-3 up in the second when he conjured up a winner from between his legs with his back to the court.

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