Tennis: Federer delivers shot-making masterclass to reach Wimbledon round three
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Switzerland's Roger Federer celebrates winning his second-round match against Slovakia's Lukas Lacko.
PHOTO: REUTERS
LONDON (REUTERS) - When Roger Federer's lunging mis-hit spun high into the air and turned into a glorious lob, Lukas Lacko must have known it was going to be one of those days when he might as well enjoy having the best view in the house.
It was just too bad the Slovakian could not put his feet up and enjoy the jaw-dropping spectacle.
Two days after creating a stir at Wimbledon with his new mega-bucks clothing deal, Federer was back making a style statement with his dazzling tennis as he gave Lacko a 6-4 6-4 6-1 dressing down to reach the third round on Wednesday (July 4).
The Swiss champion was at his breath-taking best as he crafted 48 exquisite winners during a 90-minute masterclass that seemed more an exhibition of his shot-making than a charge towards a record ninth Wimbledon title.
When Federer turned up to defend his crown in 2013, he suffered a shock second-round humbling by Sergiy Stakhovsky.
There was no danger of a repeat performance on Wednesday, however, and a forehand swish on match point gave the top seed a 26th consecutive set at the grasscourt major.
"On certain days it goes better than others," summed up a grinning Federer, who will be seeking a 10th successive win at the All England Club when he takes on Germany's Jan-Lennard Struff next.
It was just too bad the Slovakian could not put his feet up and enjoy the jaw-dropping spectacle.
Two days after creating a stir at Wimbledon with his new mega-bucks clothing deal, Federer was back making a style statement with his dazzling tennis as he gave Lacko a 6-4 6-4 6-1 dressing down to reach the third round on Wednesday (July 4).
The Swiss champion was at his breath-taking best as he crafted 48 exquisite winners during a 90-minute masterclass that seemed more an exhibition of his shot-making than a charge towards a record ninth Wimbledon title.
When Federer turned up to defend his crown in 2013, he suffered a shock second-round humbling by Sergiy Stakhovsky.
There was no danger of a repeat performance on Wednesday, however, and a forehand swish on match point gave the top seed a 26th consecutive set at the grasscourt major.
"On certain days it goes better than others," summed up a grinning Federer, who will be seeking a 10th successive win at the All England Club when he takes on Germany's Jan-Lennard Struff next.
