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Federer survives Del Potro scare to reach final
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August 3, 2012, Friday
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ROGER Federer staged a dramatic fightback to reach his first Olympic singles final with a record-breaking 3-6, 7-6 (7/5), 19-17 victory over Argentina's Juan Martin del Potro today.
Wimbledon champion Federer was on the brink of a shock defeat on Centre Court after dropping the first set, but the world number one finally subdued del Potro in the longest three-set men's singles match in the Open Era.
The 30-year-old's great escape, in four hours and 26 minutes, means he is guaranteed at least a silver medal in the singles for the first time in his career.
He will face either Novak Djokovic or Andy Murray in Sunday's final.
Wimbledon champion Federer was on the brink of a shock defeat on Centre Court after dropping the first set, but the world number one finally subdued del Potro in the longest three-set men's singles match in the Open Era.
The 30-year-old's great escape, in four hours and 26 minutes, means he is guaranteed at least a silver medal in the singles for the first time in his career.
He will face either Novak Djokovic or Andy Murray in Sunday's final.
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