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Federer and Anderson
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Federer and Anderson
South Africa’s Kevin Anderson shocked everyone when he defeated Roger Federer in 5 sets. The odds were stacked heavily against the South African as Federer was the overwhelming favourite. But this match seemed to be a battle of endurance as Anderson slowly wore the Swiss World Number 1 down.
In the end, the final score read, 2-6, 6-7, 7-5, 6-4, 13-11. All it took were 4 hours and 14 minutes for Anderson to triumph. All in all, it was an incredible matchup. Anderson was also the first player in this tournament to break Federer’s straight set winning streak.
The Swiss ace eased through the first set and play his very best tennis to baffle Anderson. But he responded with a tense second set tie-break. However, Federer won his 34th consecutive set at Wimbledon. It would seem that another semi-final was inevitable.
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But Anderson had other ideas. The world No 8 staved off a Match Point from Federer in the third set. He went on to break and take the set for himself in the process. Then the match was turned on its head,?as Federer struggled to make any dent in Anderson fiercely powerful serve. Meanwhile, Anderson kept hitting winner after winner on his forehand.
Now, Anderson awaits the winner between John Isner and Milos Raonic. To tell you the truth, Isner knows a thing or two about marathon matches.
Here is how Twitter reacted to the match.
2018 will be remembered for huge upsets in sports @Wimbledon @FIFAWorldCup
— Satyajit Pawar (@satyajit_2106) July 11, 2018
@rogerfederer valiant effort. So proud of what you do every day…you should have been on Centre Court.
Will see you next year.🇨🇭🎾🇬🇧— JA (@jodysbuxlvr) July 11, 2018
And also Anderson saved a match point in 3rd set. Federer has a record of 266-2 after winning first two sets in majors
— భాస్కర్ రాజు | BHASKAR RAJU 🇮🇳 (@Bhaskar_raju25) July 11, 2018
Ok THAT was an EPIC match! Even though @rogerfederer lost in the end he is STILL the greatest of all time! #Wimbeldon 🎾❤️
— Michael Harwood 💛💜❤️ (@mchlhrwd) July 11, 2018
Defending Wimbledon champion Federer ousted in quarter-finals https://t.co/ILs2Xcgt4r pic.twitter.com/Zh84aMWnwQ
— 𝓩𝓲𝓪 𝓤𝓻 𝓡𝓮𝓱𝓶𝓪𝓷 𝓐𝔀𝓪𝓷 🇵🇰 (@sastvpak) July 11, 2018
He’ll always be the GOAT 🐐
— Youssef SSSR (@youssefsameh91) July 11, 2018
@rogerfederer so sad you’re out. Was shouting at my television all day. See you next year…
— Bibi (@blightybibi) July 11, 2018
https://twitter.com/maya_iyer/status/1017096349538381824
https://twitter.com/Boipelo247/status/1017096347386859522
Great play @rogerfederer you are the real legend and G.O.A.T well done to Kevin Anderson, he left his heart on the grass… @Wimbledon
— Teodor Manolov (@manolovteo) July 11, 2018
https://twitter.com/Calibabeeyy/status/1017097279428177920
G O A T…..❤
— Jude🚴♀️👐 (@judy1564) July 11, 2018
@rogerfederer Common Roger, 9th one will definitely come next year. Will wait for that 🙏🏻🙏🏻
— Rudra Madhab (@legend0713) July 11, 2018
I don't see him with another opportunity to win Wimbledon. Next year will be very difficult. He lost the March on the third set.
— Miguel Ferrer (@mferrerrossell) July 11, 2018
Might be late but I love you @rogerfederer
— April (@aepReal) July 11, 2018
What are stats on @rogerfederer winning 1st 2 sets, then losing!?!? @espn
— tom carlton (@tomtitleist) July 11, 2018
A reminder the score is @rogerfederer 20-17 @RafaelNadal
Until Rafa gets more slams the argument of GOAT is closed.
Although I do concede if Rafa does overtake Roger… *swallows… He will be the greatest ever…
UNTIL THAT DAY @rogerfederer is the GOAT
— Adam Todes (@adamtodes) July 11, 2018
The news isn't about him winning, its about Kevin Anderson defeating @rogerfederer!! That's what you call the G.O.A.T! #federeranderson #Federer
— Rahul (@RahulSkelkar) July 11, 2018
Sending your song to @rogerfederer …hope it doesn't get lost in translation😎
— IndiaFirst🇮🇳 (@gujju_girl18) July 11, 2018
The media will be devastated, but i fear for the Wimbledon set. What are they going to do over the weekend? Will they have to offer some support for @DjokerNole ? Maybe the organisers will now see the folly of putting all the dross in Federer's half of the draw.
— Michael Dewar (@mikedewar28) July 11, 2018
BOOM: #8 Kevin Anderson stuns #Wimbledon favorite #1 Roger Federer, an eight-time champion here, after trailing two sets to none.
2-6, 6-7(5), 7-5, 6-4, 13-11. Big shock on the second-biggest stage, Court 1.
Anderson awaits the winner of the Raonic-Isner quarterfinal, up next.
— Ben Rothenberg (@BenRothenberg) July 11, 2018
"As the match went on, I kept telling myself, 'This is going to be my day'" – Kevin Anderson after his marathon upset of Roger Federer
— Christopher Clarey 🇺🇸 🇫🇷 🇪🇸 (@christophclarey) July 11, 2018
Kevin Anderson just beat Roger Federer !?!?!
Wow, from 2 sets to love down. This is sensational.
— Ben Karpinski (@followthebounce) July 11, 2018
#Wimbledon BREAKING!!
Kevin Anderson has become the first South African through to the semi finals of Wimbledon. He beat number one seed Roger Federer 2-6,6-7,7-5,6-4 and 13-11
In a match that lasted more than 4 hours!!!!!
I am literally crying!!! #ProudlySA @KAndersonATP— Cindy Poluta (@CindyPoluta) July 11, 2018
TAKE A BOW KEVIN ANDERSON 🙌🏽
Superb display of guts and determinations! Amazing what you can achieve when you believe and never give up!
Flying the flag into #Wimbledon semi-finals 🇿🇦👏🏽👌🏽 pic.twitter.com/LPICD8NzZ5
— Chad Kelly-Klate (@CKlatey) July 11, 2018
My Twitter timeline is all Kevin Anderson 10-10 in the fifth set against Roger Federer and Dylan Meyer signing an endorsement deal with Callaway Golf.
Country. Club. U.
— Robert Rosenthal (@ALionEye) July 11, 2018
A former @IlliniMTennis star Kevin Anderson beats the greatest of all time. Amazing tennis. Wow. What a match
— Mike Hall (@MikeHallHere) July 11, 2018
SENSATIONAL victory for South Africa’s Kevin Anderson against the great Roger Federer!! 13/11 in the final set and he’s into the Wimbledon semi-final!! Fantastic day for SA tennis…
— Jermaine Craig (@JermaineCraig07) July 11, 2018
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Kevin Anderson (🎥Eurosport) pic.twitter.com/seds52zSwB
— doublefault28 (@doublefault28) July 11, 2018
South African Kevin Anderson has just beaten Wimbledon defending champion Roger Federer to secure a sport at the Wimbledon tennis semi final. Job well done.
— VuyoMhaga (@Vuyo_Mhaga) July 11, 2018
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