Fish sinks Federer in stunning upset 23/03/2008 00:00
Ragged Roger Federer fell victim to 98th-ranked American Mardy Fish 6-3, 6-2 in a semi-final stunner at the Indian Wells Masters on Saturday.
23 March 2008
Indian Wells, California (dpa) - Ragged Roger Federer fell victim to 98th-ranked American Mardy Fish 6-3, 6-2 in a semi-final stunner at the Indian Wells Masters on Saturday.
The world number 1 Swiss last last beaten by a player in that ranking range when he lost to Richard Gasquet (101) at Monte Carlo three years ago.
Federer was playing his first event since making a full recovery from mononucleosis virus.
He came to the court 5-0 in the series and having lost one set out of a dozen played against the American.
Federer had beaten his last 41 American opponents dating to 2003 including four previous wins over Fish during the streak.
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