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Cincinnati Masters: Roger Federer wins second game in a day to reach semi-finals

World number two Roger Federer won his second game of the day on Friday as he beat Stan Wawrinka to reach the semi-finals of the Cincinnati Masters.

The seven-time champion, who began his day with victory over Leo Mayer, beat fellow Swiss Wawrinka 6-7 (2-7) 7-6 (8-6) 6-2.

The match was interrupted for 21 minutes as the players and crowd left the court during a lightning storm.

"It's quite unusual to stop for lightning," Federer said.

"I didn't know if it meant the end of the night or that we would come back. But I got my energy back for the third set, a momentum shift was good for me.