4 matches where Roger Federer came back from the dead

Roger Federer has produced some unbelievable comebacksOver a 16-year long career, Roger Federer has faced competition from several excellent players of his generation. We have witnessed some epic encounters involving Federer that have gone right down to the wire, and during many such encounters, the 17-time Grand Slam champion has found himself in a corner, trying to save a match from the jaws of defeat. And on a few occasions, the Swiss ace has risen from the dead to save match points and go on to take the match.Here are four instances where the 7-time Wimbledon champion saved one or more match points to keep the match alive, before going on to register a memorable victory.

#1 Roger Federer vs Stan Wawrinka, 2014 ATP Tour Finals semifinal

Facing off against his fellow countryman Stan Wawrinka, Roger Federer was down 4-5 in the third set. Both players had won one set apiece, and Wawrinka was serving for the match. Down 40-30, the 17-time Grand Slam champion stormed his way back into the contest by saving three match points before breaking the Wawrinka serve.

He saved one more match point in the tie-breaker before eventually winning the match 4-6, 7-5, 7-6.