Novak Djokovic wasn't the only top-tier player to mount a comeback on Tuesday afternoon at the 2012 French Open, as Roger Federer had to orchestrate a rally of his own in his quarterfinal matchup against Juan Martin del Potro. Federer dropped the first two sets of the match prior to winning three-straight sets on way to a 3-6, 6-7 (4), 6-2, 6-0, 6-3 victory.
In 2009, del Potro upset Federer at the U.S. Open, which ended a 40-match winning streak at the event and hoped to upset Federer once again on Tuesday. Through two sets it appeared as though it was a real possibility. However, with a motivated Federer and a heavily taped knee, del Porto was unable to complete the feat.
Federer will now face Djokovic in the men's semifinal.
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