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Federer needs 3 sets to reach quarterfinals

MASON, Ohio (AP)—A gust of wind snatched the tennis ball that Roger Federer had swatted toward the upper deck and blew it right over the top row of seats, making the souvenir vanish from sight.

As he watched the yellow dot sail away, the world’s top-ranked player was thankful he didn’t get blown away, too.

Federer struggled in blustery conditions Thursday against a player he has dominated throughout his career. A 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 victory over Spain’s David Ferrer put him in the quarterfinals of the Cincinnati Masters and left him relieved he was still around.

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David Ferrer, from Spain, hits a forehand return against Roger Federer, from Switzerland, at the Cincinnati Open tennis tournament, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009, in Mason, Ohio. Federer won 3-6, 6-3, 6-4

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“This win today was perfect,” he said. “It gives me another opportunity to play another match. I’m further into the tournament, which normally makes me play better.”

Second-ranked Andy Murray watched Federer struggle with the wind and took the court with an idea of what to expect. He beat Radek Stepanek 6-4, 6-1 in the next match at the $3 million Western & Southern Financial Group Masters, where the top players managed to move on.

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Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic, hits a forehand against Andy Murray, of Britain, at the Cincinnati Open tennis tournament, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009, in Mason, Ohio

“It’s tough conditions, very windy,” said Murray, who had only 14 unforced errors and was broken only once. “I saw a little bit of Federer’s match before I was going on. You know you can’t play to the lines. You’re going to mis-hit some shots. It’s just important not to get too frustrated.”

Third-ranked Rafael Nadal was much sharper in his second match of the tournament, a 7-5, 6-2 victory over France’s Paul-Henri Mathieu.

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CINCINNATI - AUGUST 20: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates a point against Paul-Henri Mathieu of France during day four of the Western & Southern Financial Group Masters on August 20, 2009 at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.

 No. 4 Novak Djokovic beat Jeremy Chardy of France 7-5, 6-3 to reach the quarterfinals.

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CINCINNATI - AUGUST 20: Novak Djokovic of Serbia hits a backhand against Jeremy Chardy of France during day four of the Western & Southern Financial Group Masters on August 20, 2009 at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Cincinnati, Ohio

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