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Roger Federer entered the final of Rogers cup with a straight-set win over Dutchman Robin Haase in the semi-finals in Montreal on Saturday.
Updated : Aug 13, 2017, 09:56 AM IST
Roger Federer entered the final of Rogers cup with a straight-set win over Dutchman Robin Haase in the semi-finals in Montreal on Saturday.
The Swiss, won 6-3 7-6 (7-5) extend his winning streak to 16 matches and close in on a third Canadian Masters title. He will play Alexander Zverev of Germany in Sunday's final.
Federer is undefeated at Grand Slam and Masters 1000 level this year.
"I'm happy - most happy that I'm actually really healthy going into the finals," said second seed Federer, who has won Masters titles in Indian Wells and Miami in 2017.
"I haven't wasted too much energy. I've been able to keep points short. I've been really clean at net. I think my concentration and just my playing has gone up a notch. I'm just playing better."
In the other semifinal, Zverev ended the dream run of 18-year old Canadian Denis Shapovalov with 6-4, 7-5 victory.
Shapovalov, who became the youngest player ever to enter a Masters 1000 semifinal, beat 2009 US Open champion Juan Martin del Potro and top-seeded Spanish star Rafael Nadal during his phenomenal run.
However, the 20-year old German proved too sharp for him on Saturday night. Zverev was the better, stronger, more forceful and more polished player from start to finish, and while Shapovalov threatened a comeback in the last game Zverev persisted for a win.
Here are the highlights of the semifinals:
When the Sharpie matches the kit. #CoupeRogers pic.twitter.com/Unvg8wVz2R
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) August 12, 2017
Roger Federer has yet to lose at a Masters 1000 or Grand Slam this season.
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) August 12, 2017
29-0.
Wow. pic.twitter.com/IgjslEMJt9
16 straight wins.
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) August 12, 2017
142 career finals. ️
The Swiss maestro will bid for career title No.94 on Sunday at @CoupeRogers. pic.twitter.com/UbkjteRkQp
No, My name's R-O-B-I-N!
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) August 12, 2017
Too Funny! #CoupeRogers pic.twitter.com/wREJCLTXKJ
Eye on the#CoupeRogers pic.twitter.com/XBxgUSwSGe
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) August 12, 2017
He's behind you
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) August 12, 2017
It's time for @rogerfederer to walk through the noisy sea of fans at #CoupeRogers pic.twitter.com/HewQWdGPj3
"A star is born here in Canada. And he's only 18 years old"
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) August 13, 2017
Thanks for the memories, @denis_shapo... #CoupeRogers pic.twitter.com/T50H7uFIyS
Classy stuff from Sascha, who appreciates the effort of young Shapovalov.
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) August 13, 2017
#CoupeRogers pic.twitter.com/lYkp1eTELo
9 straight wins. ️
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) August 13, 2017
2nd Masters 1000 finall ️
Alexander Zverev will face Roger Federer for the title in Montréal. #CoupeRogers pic.twitter.com/B1wTtphrZ7
A masterful break point save by Zverev!#CoupeRogers pic.twitter.com/dNq6xfQOap
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) August 13, 2017
When the 18-year-old kid JUST. WONT. GO. AWAY.
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) August 13, 2017
#CoupeRogers pic.twitter.com/ewVcG8aRN5
Sascha brought his sizzle.
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) August 13, 2017
A $$$ backhand. #CoupeRogers pic.twitter.com/EXUFkuQNqn
Has the makings of a #NextGenATP classic.
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) August 13, 2017
No break points through 7 games.
Watch LIVE: https://t.co/kRsZ9udpkC pic.twitter.com/LcmgFKuk3D