Robin Soderling produced a stunning upset for the second year running at the French Open as he defeated world number one and reigning champion Roger Federer in the quarter-finals.

In slow, rainy conditions, Soderling was still able to hit huge 140mph serves and 100mph forehands that Federer struggled to return.  Federer tried to throw the Swede of his power

game by slicing the ball and hitting drop shots, but Soderling never lost his timing as his 14 aces and 49 winners were too much for the Swiss great.
The 25-year-old Swede gained revenge for defeat in last year's final with a win that ends Federer's incredible run of 23 consecutive Grand Slam semi-finals.
It also opens up the possibility that, should Rafael Nadal win the title,

Federer will lose the top ranking just a week before equalling Pete Sampras's record of 286 weeks in the number one position.
For Soderling, it gives further proof that his shock defeat of Nadal at Roland Garros last year was anything but a flash in the pan.
"They are both big wins, of course," said Soderling when asked to compare the victories over Federer and Nadal.

"They were both number ones but they're different players and I'm really happy that I showed I can beat them both."

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