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Federer knocked out of Australian Open
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Italian Andreas Seppi caused the biggest upset of the 2015 Australian Open Friday when he defeated World No.2 Roger Federer 6-4, 7-6(5), 4-6, 7-6(5) in the third round of the Australian Open.DH file photo
Italian Andreas Seppi caused the biggest upset of the 2015 Australian Open Friday when he defeated World No.2 Roger Federer 6-4, 7-6(5), 4-6, 7-6(5) in the third round of the Australian Open.DH file photo

Italian Andreas Seppi caused the biggest upset of the 2015 Australian Open Friday when he defeated World No.2 Roger Federer 6-4, 7-6(5), 4-6, 7-6(5) in the third round of the Australian Open.

In a stunning performance, No.46 Seppi recorded one of his greatest victories to knock out the second seed and four-time champion Federer for a place in the fourth round.

It ended a 10-match losing streak against Federer, who saw his run of 11 straight semi-final appearances at the Melbourne Park come to an end.

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(Published 23 January 2015, 13:49 IST)