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Federer in longest match in Olympic history
Roger Federer has won everything there is to win in the sport of tennis – except a gold medal at the Olympics in singles.
I think we found out just how much he wants that medal earlier today.
In the longest match in Olympic tennis history, four hours and 26 minutes, Federer finally put away Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina 3-6, 7-6 (5), 19-17 on Friday to advance to the finals.
fter 36 games in the epic third set, Federer threw up his right arm when he hit the winner. He waved to the crowd, then leaned on the net as he waited shake del Potro’s hand. The two men shared a hug as the crowd was on its feet.
Tennis has been played since 1988 in the Games.
On Sunday Federer will play for the gold against the winner of the second semifinal — the match that was supposed to be the headliner here — between No. 2-seeded Novak Djokovic of Serbia and No. 3 Andy Murray of Britain. Federer, a four-time Olympian, is going for his first Olympic gold.
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RichB in PS says:
One of the best Juan Martin del Potro matches I’ve seen.
FAEN says:
Juan Martin will win another Slam.
RichB in PS says:
Sunday Morning Olympic Men – anyone watching this morning FED and MUR?