Five‑time champion Roger Federer withstood early pressure to beat Australian Nick Kyrgios in three sets and reach the US Tennis Open last 16.
37-year-old Federer saved four break points in a mammoth seventh game in the first set, going on to hold and then break at 5‑4 for the opener.
After that, Kyrgios lost focus as Federer wrapped up a 6‑4 6‑1 7‑5 win in one hour 44 minutes.
The Swiss second seed will next face John Millman.
Federer, who has won a record 20 Grand Slam titles, has not triumphed in New York since 2008.
[Source:BBC News]
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