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Images: Djokovic, Federer survive scare to set up semis clash

Jun 6, 2012   (5 images)

Top-seeded Djokovic overcame four match points, to say nothing of the wildly partisan crowd, for a 6-1, 5-7, 5-7, 7-6 (6), 6-1 victory over fifth-seeded Tsonga on Tuesday that ended near twilight in front of drizzle-soaked stands that had quickly emptied after the match points vanished and the final set had become academic. It was the end to a remarkable day of tennis that also included third-seeded Roger Federer‘s comeback from two sets down for a 3-6, 6-7 (4), 6-2, 6-0, 6-3 over No. 9 seed Juan Martin del Potro. It was Federer’s seventh career rally from down two sets to love. Images from the two matches.

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Novak Djokovic plays a forehand against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in their French Open quarterfinal match. Getty Images

 

Djokovic returns the ball to Tsonga. Reuters

 

Djokovic shakes hands with Tsonga after winning their quarterfinal match. Reuters

 

Roger Federer returns the ball to Juan Martin Del Potro during their quarterfinal match. Reuters

 

Federer in action against Del Potro. Reuters