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U.S. Open Tennis: Roger Federer Escapes Frances Tiafoe in 5 Sets

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Roger Federer defeated Frances Tiafoe in the last match under the roof at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday night.

Only nine matches were completed on Tuesday at the U.S. Open because of steady rain. But the last nearly produced one of the biggest upsets of the year.

Frances Tiafoe, a 19-year-old American, pushed third-seeded Roger Federer to five sets before Federer prevailed, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1, 1-6, 6-4.