Roger Federer beats Del Potro to set up Nadal final

Timeless Roger Federer fought back from a set down to beat Juan Martin del Potro on Saturday.

Supporters of Roger Federer of Switzerland celebrates winning his match during his men's semifinals singles match against Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina at the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament in Shanghai .|AFP

SHANGHAI: Timeless Roger Federer fought back from a set down to beat Juan Martin del Potro on Saturday and tee up a Shanghai Masters final against old rival Rafael Nadal.

The Swiss legend and world number two was uncharacteristically off-touch in meekly losing the first set, but he rolled back the years to defeat the Argentine 16th seed 3-6, 6-3, 6-3.