Roger Federer held off a streaky Tomas Berdych on Thursday at the Miami Open presented by Itau, saving two match points to reach the semi-finals 6-2, 3-6, 7-6(6). “I’ve had some tough losses here where I should have won, like against Tomas a few years ago and also against Nishikori, and they stay with you. I’m happy to come have through today,” Federer told ESPN after the match. “I definitely got very lucky at the end, but I think I showed great heart today. I fought and Tomas definitely started to step it up, but it was a great match at the end.” Watch Full Match Replays Federer hadn't saved a match point en route to victory since erasing three...
Watch Thursday highlights from the Miami Open presented by Itau, featuring quarter-final victories from Roger Federer and Nick Kyrgios. Watch live matches at tennistv.com. Photo: Getty Images
Roger Federer assesses his performance against Tomas Berdych at the Miami Open presented by Itau and looks ahead to his semi-final on Friday. Watch live matches at tennistv.com.
Roger Federer leaves Miami Open presented by Itau quarter-final opponent Tomas Berdych flat-footed with this hot shot. Watch live matches at tennistv.com. Photo: Getty Images