Roger Federer vs. Roberto Bautista Agut: Score and Recap from 2014 US Open

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Published: September 3, 2014

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For the 10th time in the last 11 years, Roger Federer is through to the U.S. Open quarterfinals.

The second-seeded Swiss turned in yet another strong performance at Flushing Meadows on Tuesday, defeating Roberto Bautista Agut 6-4, 6-3, 6-2 in their fourth-round matchup under the lights at Arthur Ashe Stadium.



Exhibiting a steady return game and strong first serve, Federer needed a relatively breezy one hour and 56 minutes to earn his third Grand Slam quarters appearance of 2014.

Tuesday's match proved a stark contrast to this time one year ago, when a then-31-year-old Tommy Robredo made the then-32-year-old Federer look elderly in a straight-sets romp.

Now, equipped with a bigger racket and a longer lease on his tennis life, Federer made Bautista Agut—a Spaniard seven years his junior—look like he was running in quicksand by comparison.

The world No. 3 danced around the court with ease, ripping forehands down the line and flashing a trademark touch that overwhelmed Bautista Agut.

Federer was victorious on 78 percent of his first-serve points, including a run in the second set where he went 12-of-13. He had eight aces—Bautista Agut managed to mostly make contact—but controlled the pace with a serve that averaged 10 more miles per hour than his opponent's.



Struggling with accuracy at times, Federer needed all the first-serve points he could get. The first two sets saw him combine to hit less than 60 percent of his first serves in play, and Bautista Agut had a good amount of success against Federer's second serve—which was more than 20 miles per hour slower than his initial offering.

Federer discussed the matchup prior to the match:

He's quick on his feet. He doesn't miss much. He's consistent. He's got a pretty good first serve. He's overall a solid player. I would assume he's fit, too, because...
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