Roger Federer's first round match at Wimbledon

Roger Federer began his Wimbledon campaign against Alejandro Falla in the opening round. The Swiss, whose record of 23 consecutive grand slam semi-final appearances ended at the French Open earlier this year, is hunting his 17th major title ...
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Falla, the world number 60, got the better of Federer in the opening set, winning 7-5
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And the Columbian took the second 6-4, as Federer struggled to read his opponent's left-handed serve
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Having called for the trainer, Falla laboured through the third set and lost 6-4
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But Federer couldn't maintain his form, losing the opening game of the fourth set on his own serve
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Almost inconceivably, Falla found himself serving for victory at 5-4 in the fourth set ... but Federer dramatically broke back
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The fourth set entered a tie-break ...
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... which Federer won emphatically (7-1)
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Falla's challenge was up - he crumbled in the fifth set, losing 6-0. Federer, the six-times Wimbledon champ, was more than a tad relieved as he celebrated match point
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