The stirring comeback win marks the ninth time in his career Federer has rallied from two sets down to snatch victory. Federer defeated 20th seed Gael Monfils 4-6 3-6 6-4 7-5 6-2 to reach the semi-finals of the U.S Open.
Gael Monfils struck a backhand long to squander his first chance to claim victory and then Federer denied the 20th seed with a sizzling forehand winner to stay in the match.
From that point on, Federer took charge by holding serve for 5-5, closing out the forth set and then breaking Monfils in the first game of the fifth. Federer told the stadium crowd:
"I still thought the finish line was for Gael. I knew I could play better tennis. When I was down two match points, I wasn't feeling so great. I thought this is it, this is the last point man. Just go down fighting, don't miss an easy shot and let him have it. I served well and stayed in the match and somehow turned it around. I feel great in the fifth, though. I started playing better and better as the match went on. It's a great feeling."
Federer will next meet 14th seed Cilic
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