Federer up against Del Potro in final

BASEL (Switzerland): Roger Federer and Juan Martin del Potro (pic) crushed opponents in quick-fire wins to set up their third final in six years at the Swiss Indoors.

Top seed Federer, bidding for a record eighth title at his hometown event, was merciless with third seed David Goffin, dismissing the Belgian 6-1, 6-2 in one hour as he reached his 13th Basel final and eighth of the season.

The victory was his third straight-set rout from four matches this week at the St Jakobshalle and propels him to 6-0 over Goffin.

Del Potro fought off fatigue to win a battle of former champions 6-4, 6-4 over Marin Cilic. “He may be tired and have some (minor) issues but that will not keep him out of the final. I’ll be ready for a difficult match against an almost fully-fit Del Potro,” said Federer.

Del Potro won his previous titles in 2012 and 2013 at the expense of world No. 2 Federer.

“I’m surprised to be in the final, it’s my fourth week in a row after many years,” Del Potro said.

“My body is still there. I’m doing well, but in the final, anything can happen. I need to play better against Roger than I did today.

“I’m having a good end of year, it’s giving me motivation looking forward to next year. Roger is the favourite to win -- but I will see what I can do.”