Federer beats Shapovalov and plays Isner against Miami Masters 1000 final

Switzerland's fourth-seeded Roger Federer defeated Canadian Denis Shapovalov (# 20) on Friday and qualified for the Masters 1000 final in Miami, where he will face American and title defenseman John Isner. .

Federer was too much for the young talent and he decided in two straight sets of 6-2, 6-4 and now he will meet John Seiner, seventh seed, and will eliminate for the first time the young Canadian Felix Auger- Alibadimi in two games.

Meanwhile, Isner won the tournament last year played for the first time at Hard Rock Stadium, home of the Miami Dolphins of the professional football league.

"The long first game has helped me read their serve," said Federer, who has been relentless in the field as in his best times.

As for his final showdown against Isner, he said, "I know what I'm expecting from the final with John (Isner), his service is amazing, so I'm sure it will be a difficult match. I'm sure I'll enjoy it. "

This is the second final followed by Federer this year in the Masters 1000 tournaments since his defeat 12 days ago in the decisive match of Indian Wells, California, against Austrian Dominic Thiem .

– An easy way –

FedEx easily solved the first set with two interruptions, while taking advantage of Shapovalov's four double faults, who also made 20 non-forced errors in the first set.

The Swiss, who reach their seventh semifinal in 18 games in Miami, went bankrupt in the third and fifth games to put themselves at ease 5-1.

In the second set, the young Canadian made the game a bit complicated, but thanks to a break in the third game, he put it 2-1, which made it easier because he had well defended his service.

Federer, 37, would win Sunday's final, eight titles from American Jimmy Conors, who has 109.