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Wimbledon: Roger Federer wins in 4 sets, Nick Kyrgios quits after injury
Updated On: 04 July, 2021 01:11 PM IST | London | IANS
The 39-year-old Swiss, who is now has 104 wins and 13 losses at Wimbledon, will next meet Italian 23rd seed Lorenzo Sonego in his quest for a record-breaking 21st Grand Slam singles title. Federer is tied with archrival Rafael Nadal at 20 titles.
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Switzerland`s Roger Federer celebrates his victory over Britain`s Cameron Norrie during their men`s singles third round match on the sixth day of the 2021 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London. Pic/AFP
Swiss legend Roger Federer suffered a slight hiccup in the third set but overcame local challenger Cameron Norrie easily to seal a spot in the fourth round for the 18th time at the Wimbledon Championships.
Federer, the sixth seed this year and gunning for a record-extending ninth singles title here, was taken to four sets but eventually defeated Norris 6-4, 6-4, 5-7, 6-4 in two hours and 35 minutes on Centre Court. The win against the 29th seed Briton was the 1,250th of the Swiss legend`s illustrious career.
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