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Miami Open: Roger Federer to face teenager Denis Shapovalov in semis

Three-time champion Roger Federer advanced to the semi-finals of the Miami Open after a straight-set win over Kevin Anderson.

Switzerland's Federer, who was knocked out of last year's Wimbledon quarter-finals by the 20th seed, beat the 32-year-old 6-0 6-4 in just under an hour and a half.

The 37-year-old will now face 19-year-old Denis Shapovalov in the semis.

"It's going to be a dream come true to play him," the Canadian teenager said.

Federer claimed the first set in 26 minutes and dominated a nervous Anderson throughout the match.

The South African went 2-0 down in the second, but made a comeback to level the score at 4-4, before a marathon 14-minute game ended with Federer winning his fifth break of the match.