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<b>SteemSports Presenter:</b>@rickie
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<b>SteemSports Editor:</b>@scottybuckets
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The fairy tale run of the 21- year old Hyeon Chung, came to an end on Friday, as he retired hurt while player 19 times Grand Slam winner, Roger Federer. 
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The Korean, who has had a very fantastic run at this year’s Australian Open, notably became the first Korean to feature in the Semi-final of a Grand Slam. The youngster notably defeated Novak Djokovic, but couldn’t repeat a similar feat against the Swiss legend, Federer, who is yet to drop a set in this year’s Australian Open and has now made it to a record seventh Australian Open final.
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Chung’s task on the day was made even tougher as he had to battle a rather fit and energetic Roger Federer, while struggling with a blister on his left foot. With Federer leading 6-1 5-2, Chung found it difficult to play, and despite taking a timeout to undergo some treatment on the affected foot, had to retire. A deserved cruise into the Australian Open final by the 36-year old Roger Federer pits the 19-time Grand Slam winner against Croatian Marin Cilic, who coincidentally was Federer’s losing opponent in the 2017 Wimbledon Final. 
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Marin Cilic who overcame Kyle Edmund would stand in the way of the ‘Old Roger’, as the Swiss hopes to claim a 20th Grand Slam and sixth Australian Open title on Sunday.
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In a related news;
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The women’s Singles final would see a match-up between Simona Halep and Caroline Wozniacki on Saturday.
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Simona Halep beat Angelique Kerber 6-3 4-6 9-7 to reach the final. While Caroline Wozniacki defeated Elise Mertens 6-3 7-6 (7-2) to make it to her first Australian Open final. Both ladies would be fighting for the chance to claim a first Grand Slam title in their respective careers. 
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