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Roger Federer Into Australian Open final After Hyeon Chung Retires

By BBC Sport
Tennis Roger Federer Into Australian Open final After Hyeon Chung Retires
JAN 26, 2018 LISTEN

Roger Federer made it through to a record seventh Australian Open final when South Korean Hyeon Chung retired in the second set of their semi-final.

The Swiss, 36, led 6-1 5-2 when 21-year-old Chung called it quits, two games after being treated for a blister on his left foot.

Defending champion Federer goes on to face Croatian sixth seed Marin Cilic in Sunday's final.

The world number two is seeking a sixth Australian and 20th Grand Slam title.

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