Open-Defending champion Federer stutters into last 16
5th Sep 2005, 12:49 GMT
NEW YORK, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Defending champion Roger Federer stuttered into the fourth round of the U.S. Open on Sunday with a 6-3 7-6 6-2 victory over Belgian Olivier Rochus, the 27th seed.
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