Swiss superstar Roger Federer equalled Jimmy Connors’ record of 27 consecutive Grand Slam quarter-final appearances on Sunday afternoon after he beat Tommy Robredo of Spain 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 at the Australian Open.
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