Roger Federer Storms Into Seventh Halle Final

Written by: Staff on 16th June 2012

Roger Federer Storms Into Seventh Halle Final

epa03267004 Swiss Roger Federer celebrates after defeating Canada's Milos Raonic in their quarter final match of the ATP Tennis Tournament in Halle (Westphalia), Germany, 15 June 2012. Federer won 6-7(4), 6-4 and 7-6(3). EPA/OLIVER KRATO |

(Original Story: http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2012/06/24/Halle-Saturday-Federer-Into-Final.aspx)

World No. 3 Roger Federer advanced to the Gerry Weber Open final for the seventh time on Saturday in Halle as he dismissed Mikhail Youzhny 6-1, 6-4 in one hour. The Basel native fired eight aces and converted four of his eight break points to seal his 13th win in 13 meetings with the No. 31-ranked Youzhny.

“It was a good match for me,” said Federer. “An early start, but I think I started well. Mikhail started a bit slow, but I think I took advantage of it and after that I was able to get on a roll. I’m obviously excited to be a finalist here again.”

The Swiss is bidding to win the title at this ATP World Tour 250 grass-court tournament for the sixth time after victories in 2003-2006 and 2008. He has a 39-4 event record, with his only final defeat coming in 2010 against Lleyton Hewitt.

The 30-year-old Federer is coming off a semi-final showing at Roland Garros, where he lost out to Novak Djokovic. He is looking to win his fifth title of the season after triumphing at Rotterdam, Dubai, Indian Wells and Madrid.

In the final, where he is chasing his 75th tour-level title, Federer will face one of two Germans, either defending champion Philipp Kohlschreiber or 2009 winner Tommy Haas.

“It’s going to be a German in the finals. It’s happened before. It’s always tricky playing Germans here in the final, but I’m looking forward to that match,” said Federer.

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