Wimbledon 2019: Roger Federer survives early wobble to see off Lloyd Harris
Re-live all the action from the world No 2's opening match
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Roger Federer is safely through to the second round of Wimbledon despite dropping the first set to little-known South African Lloyd Harris.
The eight-times champion had a set taken off him 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. Follow the live action below:
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Harris 6-3 Federer*
FIRST SET HARRIS!
Harris comes into the net, but Federer's backhand pass is long and incredibly, the South African has taken the first set!
No, surely we haven't got another shock on the cards in the first round? This would top the lot...
*Harris 6-3 1-2 Federer
Solid start from both players on serve, Federer holding his second service game to love.
No reason to panic Federer fans... yet...
*Harris 6-3 1-2 Federer (0-40)
THREE BREAK POINTS FEDERER...
The Swiss, at 0-30, cushions a lovely backhand drop volley, and he now has three break points!
Harris 6-3 1-3 Federer*
FEDERER BREAKS!
Oh my! After saving the first two break points so efficiently, Harris misses a routine forehand just wide and Federer has the break!
BRIT UPDATE
Jo Konta has just won the first set on Court No.1, taking it 7-5 against Ana Bogdan.
Cameron Norrie is also two sets up and a break up against Denis Istomin...
*Harris 6-3 1-4 Federer
Federer holds with ease, he's back in control.
Harris 6-3 1-5 Federer*
FEDERER BREAKS AGAIN!
Harris has lost his way slightly now, and Federer breaks again as the South African nets a forehand approach.
The Swiss, now dominant, will serve for the second set...
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