The New Zealand Herald

Showdown No 18

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Novak Djokovic is once again facing Roger Federer for a major title. The pair will contest the final of the Western & Southern Open title in Cincinnati. Djokovic beat Marin Cilic 6-4, 3-6, 6-3, then watched Federer advance to the finals as well when David Goffin retired in the second set with a shoulder injury. The two tennis greats haven’t faced each other in two years because of injuries. Djokovic leads in head-to-head title matches 11-6. Seven-time champion Federer won the first set 7-6 (3). Goffin retired after the second game of the second set with a bad right shoulder.

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