Roger Federer, 36, narrowly grazes into 2nd round of US Open

August 30, 2017 09:45

Roger Federer needed five sets to win a topsy-turvy first-round match at the US. Open against 19-year-old American Frances Tiafoe.

The No 3-seeded Federer got broken in the first game and dropped the opening set, and then appeared to take control before letting a lead slip away. Eventually, he edged the 70th-ranked Tiafoe 4-6, 6-2, 6-1, 1-6, 6-4 by breaking serve in the last game.

It was Federer's 79th career victory at the US Open, equaling Andre Agassi for second-most. Only Jimmy Connors has more, with 98.

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