<![CDATA[Roger Federer routed by Hubert Hurkacz in Wimbledon stunner]]> https://usagag.com/2021/07/07/roger-federer-routed-by-hubert-hurkacz-in-wimbledon-stunner/ Wed, 07 Jul 2021 14:37:28 +0000 hourly 1 https://usagag.com Roger Federer routed by Hubert Hurkacz in Wimbledon stunner Roger Federer fell to Hubert Hurkacz in straight sets — 6-3, 7-6, 6-0 — in the quarterfinals of Wimbledon on Wednesday afternoon in a stunning upset.

The No. 6-seeded Federer struggled throughout the entire matchup, missing key shots against the 24-year-old upstart.

Hurkacz out-aced Federer 10 to five. Federer missed two volleys in the second set tiebreak, slipping on one gimme.

Hubert Hurkacz celebrates his victory over Federer.
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In the third set, No. 14 Hurkacz truly shined, bageling the 39-year-old. Federer continued to struggle, missing numerous forehands.

The Polish player will now face either No. 7 Matteo Berrettini or No. 16 Felix Auger-Aliassime in Friday’s semifinals.

This story originally appeared on: NyPost - Author:Elizabeth Karpen

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