Roger Federer breezes into Wimbledon quarterfinals for 15th time

Shubhanshu Sharma
Published on: 12 July 2017 2:30 AM GMT
Roger Federer breezes into Wimbledon quarterfinals for 15th time
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London: Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer forayed into the quarterfinals of the Wimbledon for the 15th time by outclassing Bulgarian opponent Grigor Dimitrov 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 here.

At the Centre Court on Monday, Federer, seeded no. 3, had no time to lose as he spent just 97 minutes to get rid of Dimitrov, who saw his serve broken five times, while he managed to break his rival's serve once.

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The 35-year-old Federer won for the sixth time in a row over the 2017 Sofia and Brisbane champion Dimitrov, former world number 8.

The seven-time Wimbledon champion, who is eyeing his record extending 19th Grand Slam title, is set to play against Canadian Milos Raonic, seeded number 6.

The 2016 Wimbledon finalist Raonic beat German Alexander Zverev, 20, 4-6, 7-5, 4-6, 7-5, 6-1.

Shubhanshu Sharma

Shubhanshu Sharma

Writer has 6 years of experience in digital media. Presently working as Senior Sub Editor at newstrack.com. An avid reader and always willing to learn new things and techniques.

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