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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Kyrgios 7-6(4) 3-6 6-6 Thompson* (8-8)
Another set point to Kyrgios after a clutch forehand drop shot, but his attempted forehand pass hits the net - Thompson remains resilient.
What's that phrase? You could cut the tension with a knife...
*Kyrgios 7-6(4) 3-6 6-6 Thompson (9-9)
KYRGIOS LOSES A 6TH SET POINT!
Kyrgios has another set point, and then there's big drama at 9-8!
Thompson's forehand is called wide, and then challenged it's an inch in.. point is replayed, Thompson shouts to the umpire "you're having a shocker!".
On the replayed point though, Kyrgios shanks a lazy forehand slice into the net... 9-9 at the change of ends.
Kyrgios 7-6(4) 3-6 6-6 Thompson* (10-10)
A 7th set point goes begging for Kyrgios, after Thompson's forehand is bang in the corner. 10-10 - will Thompson ever get a set point point opportunity of his own?
*Kyrgios 7-6(4) 3-6 6-6 Thompson (11-10)
BIG HITTING from Kyrgios on the forehand side, who hits a winner then sprints to get his towel.. ANOTHER SET POINT, HIS 8TH!
Kyrgios 7-6(4) 3-6 7-6(10) Thompson
FINALLY, KYRGIOS WINS THE THIRD SET!
Thompson misses a backhand volley into the net, and Kyrgios holds his arms aloft - he has finally closed out the third set!
WHAT A TIEBREAK!
It's been a bright start for Britain's Wimbledon hopefuls! Here's a quick round-up of Dan Evans and Harriet Darts' victories at the All England Club:
*Kyrgios 7-6(4) 3-6 7-6(10) 0-4 Thompson
Meanwhile back on court 3, Thompson is now up a double break, with Kyrgios barely moving a muscle in the last game.
Looks like we're going to five...
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