Federer cruises at US Open
ROGER FEDERER defeated Philipp Kohlschreiber for the 10th time to reach the US Open last 16.
Five-time champion and world number two Federer claimed a 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 victory over his 29th-ranked German opponent.
The 34-year-old Swiss star, hoping to become the oldest champion since Ken Rosewall in 1970, will next face US 13th seed John Isner, who progressed after Czech opponent Jiri Vesely retired with a neck injury after dropping the first two sets.
Federer has now reached the fourth round in New York for the 15th year as he looks to return to the final for the first time since 2009.
His win was only marred by him dropping serve for the first time since Wimbledon.
"I won the big points today, I served well when I had to, even though it was up and down for both of us,"
said Federer, who will take a 4-1 career lead over Isner into their fourth-round clash.
"He stood far back to return so I had to do a reset in my mind."
Two-time runner-up Victoria Azarenka, the 20th seed, triumphed over 11th-seeded German Angelique Kerber in an Arthur Ashe Stadium thriller lasting almost three hours.
IPTL wished the 34 year old via Twitter:
The Swiss Maestro is through to the Quarter Finals of #USOpen2015! Congratulations, Federer!
— IPTL (@iptl) September 8, 2015
