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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SCORES UPDATE
Centre - Maria 4-6 2-3 Kerber*
No.1 - Barty 6-4 3-0 Zheng*
No.2 - Thiem 7-6(4) 6-5 Querrey*
No. 12 - Siegemund 6-2 Swan*
*Kyrgios 7-6(4) 3-6 7-6(10) 0-6 Thompson
Thompson takes the fourth set with ease, and we're heading for a decider after three hours on court!
Kyrgios 7-6(4) 3-6 7-6(10) 0-6 1-0 Thompson*
Thompson has a break point, but slices into the net, and Kyrgios just about escapes from the game via his serve.
He's hanging on in there..
BRIT UPDATE
On Court 17, James Ward is serving to stay in the match against 18th seed Nikoloz Basilashvili, in the fifth set at 5-3.
Kyrgios 7-6(4) 3-6 7-6(10) 0-6 2-1 Thompson*
Both players hold serve with ease, and despite Kyrgios seemingly exhausted, we're still on serve as Thompson's level also drops...
*Kyrgios 7-6(4) 3-6 7-6(10) 0-6 3-1 Thompson
KYRGIOS BREAKS!
Some big hitting from Kyrgios, who now seems much more motivated suddenly!
He has two break points, and takes it on no.2 as he passes Thompson down the line while running towards the net.
Kyrgios has the advantage!
BRIT UPDATE
On Court 17, James Ward has broken Nikoloz Basilashvili while serving for the match, and it's now 6-5 on serve in the deciding set!
Kyrgios 7-6(4) 3-6 7-6(10) 0-6 4-1 Thompson*
Kyrgios holds to 30, and is very, very pumped now... Thompson has a lot of work to do now.
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