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Berdych sends Federer crashing out of US Open
Updated On: 06 September, 2012 09:13 AM IST | | Agencies
Roger Federer saw his dream of becoming the first man in 87 years to win six US Opens destroyed by big-swinging Czech Tomas Berdych Wednesday in the Swiss legend's earliest New York defeat in nine years
The 17-time Grand Slam title winner, bidding to reach his 33rd Grand Slam semi-final and ninth in a row at the US Open, was beaten 7-6 (7/1), 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 by sixth-seeded Berdych.
"It couldn't be better," Berdych said. "There's no better moment so far than this one."
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It was Federer's worst defeat at the tournament since losing to David Nalbandian in the fourth round in 2003.
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Berdych, who went into the quarter-final with a 4-11 record against the world number one, will now face British third seed Andy Murray for a place in Sunday's title match.
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"I'll just try to bring something from today and try to add something a little more for my next match," Berdych said.
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Tomas Berdych celebrates defeating Roger Federer. Photo: AFP
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