London (AFP)
Roger Federer qualified for the third round of Wimbledon after winning Thursday in three sets 6-1, 7-6 (3), 6-2 against British Jay Clarke, 169th in the world, and continues his quest for a 21st Grand Slam.
Switzerland did not have much to fear from this match against a player invited by the organizers. The first set largely confirmed this feeling, shipped 6-1 in 28 minutes.
And then the Brit started frankly challenging Master's authority in the second set, pushing him to tie-break. The eight-time winner at Wimbledon responded perfectly to the challenge, even going for a boost in the final set.
"He came back in the second set by serving better and taking the game in hand from the back of the court, but then I managed to break him and he helped me with some unforced errors. happy with my match, "responded Federer after the match.
The Swiss lost only once to Wimbledon against a British player, Tim Henman in 2001 in the quarter-finals.
He will face the next round the winner of the French-French shock between Lucas Pouille and Grégoire Barrère.
"The tank is full, I come here with the confidence of Halle (where he won for the tenth time, Ed), but I'm happy to have won in three sets today and I'm happy to have a day off tomorrow The first week is going very well for now, "said Federer.
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