Robin Soderling has played second fiddle to Roger Federer 12 times in his career. Not today. On the grand, soaked stage of Court Philippe Chatrier, the Swede stepped out of the orchestra pit and beat him up in what was without question the most enthralling contest of this French Open so far. It took the fifth seed 150 minutes – and a 75-minute rain break – to crack Federer's will, and the scoreline of 3-6, 6-3, 7-5, 6-4 tells the story of a very good fight indeed. Last year Federer blew Soderling away in three sets to win the title....
