Former World number one, Roger Federer is gearing up for a Miami Open final shootout with John Isner on Sunday after blowing away young-gun Denis Shapovalov in straight sets.
.@rogerfederer now holds the record for most #ATPMasters1000 finals w/50! 🎉
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Federer produced a 6-2, 6-4 masterclass at Hard Rock Stadium to leave up-and-coming star Shapovalov, who grew up idolizing the Swiss, chasing shadows during a difficult first set.
"ARE YOU KIDDING?!"@rogerfederer is something else 🤯#MiamiOpen pic.twitter.com/5hloQqt2DT
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The Swiss was superb in dismantling the 19 year-old’s game, but knows with huge serving Isner lying in wait in what will be the former world number one’s 50th ATP Masters final, the key will be to defuse the reigning Miami Open champion’s monster service game.
.@rogerfederer or @JohnIsner? 🤔
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Isner used it to great effect in his 7-6 (7/3), 7-6 (7/4) win over Shapovalov’s friend and compatriot Felix Auger-Aliassime earlier in the day, smashing down 21 aces.
He’ll be looking for more of the same against 20 time Grand Slam champion Federer.
What would you call this shot? 🤔@rogerfederer #MiamiOpen pic.twitter.com/uZ7R0GIz1E
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) March 30, 2019
Sunday's match vs Isner will be @rogerfederer's 5️⃣0️⃣th Masters 1000 final 😳#MiamiOpen pic.twitter.com/fVcQ8Vpa7Z
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) March 30, 2019