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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*Sugita 3-6 1-6 3-4 Nadal (15-40)
Is this the moment?
At 15-30, Sugita goes just long with a backhand down the line, and it's TWO BREAK POINTS for Nadal...
*Sugita 3-6 1-6 3-4 Nadal (40-40)
BREAK POINTS SAVED!
With two big serves, which Nadal can't scramble back into court, Sugita gets himself to deuce.
*Sugita 3-6 1-6 3-4 Nadal (40-40)
Sugita saves another break point as Nadal shanks a forehand way long.
*Sugita 3-6 1-6 3-4 Nadal (40-40)
But the Japanese can't see out the game, yet, as he slices into the net. Deuce no.3.
There's now a tricky shadow across the court for both players to contend with also...
Sugita 3-6 1-6 3-5 Nadal*
Sugita double faults on game point, then a net cord spoons wide...
And this time, NADAL BREAKS as Sugita hits a forehand long!
He'll now serve for the match!
Sugita 3-6 1-6 3-5 Nadal* (40-15)
Sugita has been in the rallies in this game, but Nadal has had too much power and accuracy... TWO MATCH POINTS.
GAME, SET, MATCH RAFAEL NADAL! Nadal def. Sugita 6-3, 6-1, 6-3
Sugita goes long with a forehand, and Rafa is through to the second round!
He receives a huge round of applause from the Court 1 crowd too!
Nick Kyrgios awaits on Thursday... big, big match.
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