Sports News | Federer Beats Norrie in 4 Sets at Wimbledon
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Roger Federer is into the fourth round of Wimbledon for a record-extending 18th time.
Wimbledon (England), Jul 3 (AP) Roger Federer is into the fourth round of Wimbledon for a record-extending 18th time.
The 39-year-old Federer beat Cameron Norrie 6-4 6-4 5-7 6-4 on Centre Court.
The eight-time Wimbledon champion had a slight wobble in the third set when he missed two break points at 5-5 and was then broken at love by Norrie.
After trading breaks in the fourth set, Federer broke again for a 5-4 lead.
He will play No 23-seeded Lorenzo Sonego of Italy on Monday.
It's the 69th time that Federer has reached the fourth round of a Grand Slam tournament, also a record.
Norrie was the last British man remaining in the tournament. AP
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