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BEIJING -- Perhaps Roger Federer's not washed up yet. Signaling his recent tailspin may be over, Federer avenged a defeat four years ago at the Olympics by beating Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic 6-3, 7-6 (4) Wednesday to reach the quarterfinals. It was Federer's biggest victory since he lost to Rafael Nadal in an epic Wimbledon final last month. Federer wept after losing to Berdych in the second round at the Athens Games in 2004. This time he was shouting "Yes!" and punching the air after he smacked a service winner on match point to finish off Berdych. "He's always dangerous," Federer said. "I just tried to play tough and compact and not give him much." Nadal also advanced, digging out of a hole in a pivotal service game and beating Igor Andreev of Russia, 6-4, 6-2. Venus and Serena Williams won to remain on course for... [read full story]
