Fittingly, Welch claimed last man Tim Bloomfield's wicket to wrap up the Middlesex innings for 188, and finish with figures of six for 31.

BBC: Crusaders rooted to bottom spot

The local man started slowly as Federer looked to wrap up a quick win, but Benneteau had three set points in the second set tiebreak, converting at the second attempt as the match began to turn in his favor.

CNN: Federer sent crashing by Frenchman Benneteau