PARIS, France – Roger Federer eased into the French Open quarterfinals for the 12th time becoming the oldest man in 28 years to make the last 8 of a Slam, Agence France Presse reported.
The 37-year-old eased past Argentina’s Leonardo Mayer 6-2, 6-3, 6-3 and will face either close friend and Swiss compatriot Stan Wawrinka or Greek 6th seed Stefanos Tsitsipas for a semifinal spot, said the AFP report.
“It’s fabulous that I can spend this time in Paris,” Federer was quoted in the report as sayin. He last played the tourney in 2015 when he made the quarterfinals – where he lost to Wawrinka.
The Greek star, meanwhile, defeated Federer in the last 16 of the Australian Open in January.
“I was prepared for the worst scenario, losing in the first round in 3 sets. But I am super happy with my performance.
“I will need to play like this again against either Stan or Tsitsipas.”
Federer will be playing in his 54th quarterfinal at a Slam, cementing his place on top of the all-time men’s list. (Yahoo photo)
