HALLE, Germany (AP) — Eight-time champion Roger Federer defeated Germany’s Mischa Zverev 7-6 (4), 6-4 to book his quarterfinal place at the Gerry Weber Open on Thursday.
Boris Becker declared bankrupt by British court
Boris Becker declared bankrupt by British court
Federer, who is bidding for his 16th grass-court title, hit five aces and converted three of his four break opportunities to win the second-round match in an hour and a half. He did not face a break point.
The 35-year-old Swiss next plays defending champion Florian Mayer, another German, who upset the sixth-seeded Lucas Pouille 6-7 (6), 6-4, 6-3.
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Third-seeded Kei Nishikori was forced to retire earlier with an injury during his match against Karen Khachanov.
The Japanese player was trailing 3-2 when he withdrew with a left hip problem.
Khachanov will next face Andrey Rublev in the quarterfinals. Rublev, who received a wild-card for the grass-court tournament, defeated Mikhail Youzhny 6-0, 3-6, 6-3.
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