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 1-6 2-4 Federer (15-15)
Breathtaking opening point!
Drop shot, followed by a lob by Harris which Federer 'slam dunks' at the net!
*Harris 6-3 1-6 2-4 Federer (40-40)
Harris saves a break point as Federer, unusually for him, sloppily nets a return.
Deuce.
Harris 6-3 1-6 2-5 Federer*
FEDERER BREAKS AGAIN!
This set is near enough matching the second!
As both players waste opportunities to win the game, Federer eventually claims it as Harris' forehand goes astray.
Federer will serve for a two sets to one lead, with a double break lead in his back pocket.
*Harris 6-3 1-6 2-6 Federer
FEDERER WINS THE THIRD SET!
Fed holds to love, as Harris nets a backhand slice. Bizarre match which has only lasted one hour and 19 minutes...
BRIT ALERT
Jo Konta has WON her first round match, beating Ana Bogdan 7-5, 6-2 on Court No.1.
Cameron Norrie also won earlier, defeating the dangerous Denis Istomin 6-2, 6-4, 6-4 on court 16.
Jay Clarke is also currently in action, and it's a set apiece between him and Noah Rubin on court 8.
Harris 6-3 1-6 2-6 1-0 Federer*
Harris looks to be OK, and holds pretty efficiently to 15, securing it with an ace down the T which clips the chalk.
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