April 23, 2024 16:10 (IST)
French Open: Federer reaches 4th round
Paris, May 30 (IBNS): Swiss Tennis icon Roger Federer defeated Dmitry Tursunov in the third round of the French Open here on Friday.
Federer took four rounds to beat his Russian opponent by 7-5, 6-7 (7), 6-2, 6-4 margin to move to the fourth round.
The Swiss icon is aiming to win the title for the second time in his career after clinching it in 2009.
He had reached the quater-finals last year.
Image: Wikimedia Commons
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