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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CENTRE COURT UPDATE
On Centre, Serena Williams was serving for the match at 5-3 in the second set, but was broken by Gatto-Monticone.
Back on serve at 5-4.
Sugita 3-6 1-6 1-1 Nadal*
Excellent opening service game from Sugita, with his serve and forehand combination not giving Rafa any chance there.
One game apiece.
*Sugita 3-6 1-6 1-2 Nadal
Four points, four serves, two aces, two returns out of play.
Simple, efficient, grass court tennis. Very 'un-Rafa' like.
On serve in the third...
Sugita 3-6 1-6 2-2 Nadal*
Sugita holds to love, and is matching Rafa at the moment, even wowing the crowd with a drop shot/passing shot combination...
*Sugita 3-6 1-6 2-3 Nadal
Once again, Sugita unable to do any damage to Nadal there, the Spaniard running away with the game to love in double-quick time.
CENTRE COURT UPDATE
Serena is two points from victory - she's currently 6-5 up, with Gatto-Monticone serving to stay in the match.
Score in the game is currently deuce...
GAME, SET, MATCH SERENA WILLIAMS! Williams def. Gatto-Monticone 6-2 7-5
Serena gets it done before the tiebreak, and the seven-time champion is safely through to the second round!
Sugita 3-6 1-6 3-3 Nadal*
Another solid hold from Sugita, who took control of his own destiny from 30-30 by attacking Nadal, and was rewarded.
Nothing to choose between them so far in this set.
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