NEW YORK — The Roger Federer express will look to gather further pace in the third round of the U.S. Open on Saturday as the world number two continues his bid for a sixth U.S. Open title and an 18th grand slam crown.
Federer, who has been in sizzling form since reaching the Wimbledon finals, will face Germany's Philipp Kohlschreiber at Arthur Ashe Stadium, having steamrolled through his first two matches.
"Very often I start this tournament quite strong," the 34-year-old Swiss said after crushing Belgium's Steve Darcis 6-1 6-2 6-1 in the second round.