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JOE KRISHNAN

Roger Federer survives scare against Lloyd Harris to reach Wimbledon second round

Roger Federer recovered from an early setback to reach the second round of Wimbledon after beating Lloyd Harris.

The eight-time champion had a set taken off him by the little-known South African in his first-round match at Wimbledon for only the second time in 17 years.

But Federer, the second seed, recovered to beat 22-year-old SW19 debutant Harris 3-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-2 on Centre Court.

Harris was making his debut at the grass-court Grand Slam but rode his powerful serve to a one-set lead.

However, Federer dominated after that, breaking his opponent twice in each of the next three sets and serving out the match with an ace.

It means Federer, who has 20 Grand Slam titles to his name, continues his charge for a record ninth Wimbledon title.

The Swiss legend will face Briton Jay Clarke in the second round, after the 20-year-old beat Noah Rubin to reach the second round for the first time in his career.

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