“I think my form is good enough but obviously the opponents are going to get more and more difficult. I know how to win here which is a great advantage for me but there are so many great players left in the draw so it is still a very difficult tournament to win.” said Federer
The defending champion beats Austria’s Jurgen Melzer 16th seed and won 6-3 6-2 6-3 in 85 minutes.
“I’m excited about having the weekend off because it’s been a tough first week. I’m excited to still be here.” Federer said
The six-time winner beats French opponent Arnaud Clement easily, notching up a 6-2 6-4 6-2 win on Centre Court.
“After 33 years there is huge happiness that she should visit this year for the fans. I’m just so glad I got a chance to meet her,” Federer said.
“I have lost many matches this year which I should have won, this is one I should have lost but I came through. But that is sometimes how grass court tennis works. It came as a bit of a shock and it’s not something I was that prepared for, but you have to draw from experience and physical strength. I live to fight another day. For some reason, I wasn’t able to read his serve. That really rattled me. I had to look for that for a long time. Thank God I found it eventually, He played well. He’s unconventional. He doesn’t look like much, but he definitely plays very solid and plays very uncomfortable. I think he played terrific. He made it hard for me. For me, it’s not normal to be down two sets to love, especially at Wimbledon, and early on in Grand Slams. My whole game was sort of in disarray.” said Federer
“I was thinking that I have a big opportunity to beat Federer here, But I am happy because I played a great match. Today is a special day for me in tennis, even if I lost that match. I can say I was serving for the match against Federer. Many players would like to be in that situation.” said Alejandro Falla
The defending champion came through 5-7 4-6 6-4 7-6 (7-1) 6-0 in an astonishing opening match on Centre Court.
“Firstly, I have to congratulate Rafa for his fifth victory. If you continue to play like this you will for sure have chances to win many more. I will come back next year. See you next year” Soderling.
“I played my best match against you, If not, it’s going to be impossible to beat you.” Nadal
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