Defeat Federer in a Duel 5 Set, Dimitrov to the US Open Semifinal
Grigor Dimitrov qualified for the 2019 United States Open semifinals. Dimitrov advanced after winning a five-set duel against five-time US Open champion Roger Federer.
In the quarterfinal match at Arthur Ashe Stadium at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Wednesday (04/09/2019) morning WIB, Dimitrov was left behind after losing the first and third sets. But the tennis player from Bulgaria finally overcame Federer with a score of 3-6, 6-4, 3-6, 6-4, 6-2.
After starting the match well, Federer failed to maintain his level of performance against Dimitrov who appeared determined. Federer, who was placed as the third seed, also made a lot of mistakes himself with a total of 61 unforced errors.
The fourth set was a turning point for Dimitrov. He thwarted five break points that had been obtained by Federer to win the fourth set as well as equalizing.
Before the fifth set began, Federer had requested a medical timeout. Dimitrov then did not waste the opportunity at the start of the fifth set by twice breaking Federer's service to lead 4-0.
Dimitrov was then unstoppable. After fighting for three hours 12 minutes, Dimitrov finally conquered Federer and also advanced to the US Open semifinals for the first time.
This was also Dimitrov's first victory over Federer. In the previous seven meetings, Dimitrov always lost to the Swiss.
In the semifinals, Dimitrov will face fifth seed Daniil Medvedev. Medvedev also qualified for the US Open semifinals for the first time after the win over Stan Wawrinka 7-6 (6), 6-3, 3-6, 6-1.
In the quarterfinal match at Arthur Ashe Stadium at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Wednesday (04/09/2019) morning WIB, Dimitrov was left behind after losing the first and third sets. But the tennis player from Bulgaria finally overcame Federer with a score of 3-6, 6-4, 3-6, 6-4, 6-2.
After starting the match well, Federer failed to maintain his level of performance against Dimitrov who appeared determined. Federer, who was placed as the third seed, also made a lot of mistakes himself with a total of 61 unforced errors.
The fourth set was a turning point for Dimitrov. He thwarted five break points that had been obtained by Federer to win the fourth set as well as equalizing.
Before the fifth set began, Federer had requested a medical timeout. Dimitrov then did not waste the opportunity at the start of the fifth set by twice breaking Federer's service to lead 4-0.
Dimitrov was then unstoppable. After fighting for three hours 12 minutes, Dimitrov finally conquered Federer and also advanced to the US Open semifinals for the first time.
This was also Dimitrov's first victory over Federer. In the previous seven meetings, Dimitrov always lost to the Swiss.
In the semifinals, Dimitrov will face fifth seed Daniil Medvedev. Medvedev also qualified for the US Open semifinals for the first time after the win over Stan Wawrinka 7-6 (6), 6-3, 3-6, 6-1.
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