Federer in U.S. Open Semifinals

As if there was any doubt, it’s now official – Roger Federer has made the semifinals at the 2009 U.S. Open in New York and is on pace to win the event a record six times in a row.  Federer faced Robin Soderling last night and, in all honesty, looked a little worried by the time he reached the third set.

Federer made the first two sets look easy but then Soderling came roaring back and challenged the Swiss tennis star in the following four sets.  Federer ended up walking away with a 6-0, 6-3, 6-7 (6-8), 7-6 (8-6) victory …read more