Berdych Stuns Federer in U.S. Open Quarterfinals

NEW YORK — Roger Federer won’t win his 18th career major at this U.S. Open, but Tomas Berdych could win his first.

Playing in his first ever night match in Arthur Ashe Stadium, Berdych, a 26-year-old Czech seeded No. 6, played perhaps the match of his life to stun Federer, 7-6 (1), 6-4, 3-6, 6-3, Wednesday night in the quarterfinals.

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Written by Adam Zagoria

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Adam Zagoria is a Basketball Insider who covers basketball at all levels. A contributor to The New York Times and SportsNet New York (SNY), he is also the author of two books and is an award-winning journalist and filmmaker. His articles have appeared in ESPN The Magazine, SLAM, Sheridan Hoops, Basketball Times and in newspapers nationwide. He also won an Emmy award for his work on the SNY mini-documentary on Syracuse guard Tyus Battle. A veteran Ultimate Frisbee player, he has competed in numerous National and World Championships and, perhaps more importantly, his teams won the Westchester Summer League (WSL) championships in 2011 and 2013. He lives in Manhattan with his wife and children.