Kevin Anderson hands a shock Wimbledon defeat to Roger Federer
London — Roger Federer suffered a stunning Wimbledon exit as the defending champion blew a two-set lead and wasted a match point in a 2-6 6-7 (5/7) 7-5 6-4 13-11 quarterfinal defeat against SA’s Kevin Anderson on Wednesday. Federer’s bid to win a ninth Wimbledon title came to an astonishing end as the Swiss star collapsed in a nail-biting 4hr 13min classic that ranks as one of the tournament’s greatest upsets. Eighth seed Anderson will play 2016 runner-up Milos Raonic or American ninth seed John Isner on Friday for a place in Sunday’s final. "Down two sets to love I tried my best to keep fighting. Beating Roger Federer here at Wimbledon will be one I remember, especially in such a close match," Anderson said. "I kept telling myself to keep believing. I said today is going to be my day. You need that mindset against Roger. "I’m ecstatic. That’s what you work so hard for. Matches like this are very special." For only the second time at Wimbledon, Federer was beaten after holding a two...
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