Gasquet stuns Federer in Rome

Richard Gasquet produced one of the best matches of his career to hit back from a set down to defeat world number three Roger Federer 4-6, 7-6 (7/2), 7-6 (7/4) at the Rome Masters yesterday.


Roger Federer

In a match that had purists gushing over the elegant play from both men, Gasquet showed unusual grit to fight back from a set and a break down before surging to victory.

Earlier, World No 1 Rafael Nadalu00a0 beatu00a0 Spanish compatriot Feliciano Lopez 6-4, 6-2 to reach the men's singlesu00a0 quarter-finals.