Roger Federer reaches 10th US Open semi-final

September 10, 2015 | 09:30
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Five-time champion Roger Federer will face compatriot and close friend Stan Wawrinka for a spot in the US Open final.
Roger Federer, of Switzerland, reacts after beating Richard Gasquet, of France, during a quarterfinal match at the US Open tennis tournament in New York. (Photo source: AP/Adam Hunger)

NEW YORK: Five-time champion Roger Federer advanced on Wednesday (Sep 9) to his 10th US Open semi-final, where he will face compatriot and close friend Stan Wawrinka for a spot in Sunday's final.

Second seed Federer raced past 12th seed Richard Gasquet 6-3, 6-3, 6-1 for his 15th win in 17 meetings against the Frenchman.

Federer, bidding to become the oldest champion in New York in 45 years, holds a 16-3 career edge over Wawrinka.

But Wawrinka defeated him in their last meeting on his way to the French Open title in June.

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