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Federer in quarterfinal

By The Assam Tribune

PARIS, June 2: Roger Federer reached the French Open quarterfinals for the 12th time on Sunday, becoming the oldest man in 28 years to make the last-eight of a Slam.

The 37-year-old eased past Argentina�s Leonardo Mayer 6-2, 6-3, 6-3 and will face either close friend and Swiss compatriot Stan Wawrinka or Greek sixth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas for a semifinal spot.

�It�s fabulous that I can spend this time in Paris,� said Federer who last played the tournament in 2015 when he made the quarterfinals � where he lost to Wawrinka. The Greek star, meanwhile, defeated Federer in the last 16 of the Australian Open in January. � AFP

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