Federer rallies for 5-set win at French Open

Roger Federer mounted one of the biggest comebacks of his career on Monday when he rallied from a two-set deficit to beat Tommy Haas and book his place in the French Open quarterfinals.

Less than 24 hours after Rafael Nadal was eliminated, Federer averted another stunner by beating Haas 6-7 (4), 5-7, 6-4, 6-0, 6-2.

The French Open is the only Grand Slam event Federer has yet to win. He has been beaten by Nadal at Roland Garros four years in a row, the past three times in the final. And with the path to the title cleared of his No. 1-ranked nemesis, No. 2 Federer barely avoided a stumble.

"It's maybe a good sign," Federer said.

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