Victory for the five-time US Open champion would set-up a Friday semi-final against Nadal in what would be the first ever meeting between the two at the tournament. "It would be more special if it was in the final this year. Federer faces Del Potro for the first time in New York since the Argentine star rallied from a set and a break down to shock him in the 2009 final. If Federer and Nadal do meet on Friday, the winner will be guaranteed the number one ranking spot. Nadal, who will be playing in his 26th Grand Slam semi-final, said he was delighted to have swept past Rublev.

Source: The Nation Bangkok September 06, 2017 21:11 UTC