Roger Federer beat Jurgen Melzer 6-1, 7-6 and reached the semifinals of the Paris Masters where he will play against the winner of the match between Andy Murray and Gael Monfils.
This is the first time Federer is able to make it past the quarterfinals in Paris.
“I wouldn’t say it’s a relief, because a relief is something else, but I’m pleased to be in the semis,” Federer said. “I knew it was going to be difficult because in the beginning I only had one hour of practice here. But now I feel good and I’m not too tired.”
Federe produced 18 aces and 33 winners overall.
Melzer showed a better game in the second set but wasted a mini break early in the tiebreaker and missed an easy forehand volley in the tiebreaker to give Federer a 5-4 lead.Roger set up match point with an ace and converted it with a service winner.
“I thought I played a wonderful first set, being aggressive on returns, serving really good,” Federer said.
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