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Roger Federer books spot in Wimbledon quarter-finals for record 18th time after straight-sets victory over Sonego

, Roger Federer books spot in Wimbledon quarter-finals for record 18th time after straight-sets victory over Sonego

ROGER FEDERER is in the last eight of Wimbledon after breezing past Italian Lorenzo Sonego with a straight-sets victory.

The 20-time Grand Slam winner beat Sonego 7-5, 6-4, 6-2 to set up a clash against Daniil Medvedev or Hubert Hurkacz.

Swiss star Roger Federer is back in the Wimbledon quarter-finals

It is a record 18th time that the legendary Swiss has made a Wimbledon quarter and his 58th Grand Slam quarter-final.

Speaking in front of a rapturous crowd, he said: “I heard congratulations at the end of the question – the rest was lost!

“I felt after the first set I was able to control things. I couldn’t be more excited to be in the quarters. Thank you guys for coming out and supporting and making it special.

“It is not fair for anyone. I have been in these situations before – but these guys are young and they can recover!

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“Unfortunately, they are very, very good too, so hopefully it rains again tomorrow… I’m kidding, I’m kidding!”

Roger Federer goes marching on at Wimbledon

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