Wimbledon: Roger Federer extends his series of 19 consecutive victories to 26 consecutive victories by dominating Lukas Lacko

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05 July 2018 07:00:03

While Roger Federer won 35 consecutive service points at Wimbledon on Wednesday – yes, 35 in a row – a Center Court spectator encouraged him by wearing a shirt. red with white letters that said "

Federer moved to the third round of the All England Club as he continues his ninth championship in Lukas Lacko, of Slovakia, ranked 73rd, 6-4, 6-4 and 6-1, is ranked 73rd.

Federer, 36, compiled 48 winners and 11 unforced errors. He won 40 of the first 43 points, never faced a breakout opportunity and delivered 16 ace.

"Sometimes your service is better with some players," he said. Tell me a euphemism.

At 4-3, 40-30, Federer hit an Ace of 190 km / h to contain and throw his throw which included the last five points that he served in the first round. together, all 20 in the second, then the first 10 of the third

At that time, he was so dominant that a TV host was moved to jokingly exclaim, "Come on , double fault! "

Federer did not have to, but a few moments later, he lost a point that he served at 4-1, 30-love, when Lacko hit a backhand by the way the winner.

"I think (what is) important when you" The first point is as important as a breaking point, so the concentration is the same, "explained Federer.

" Trying to remember all that you did during the whole match – which worked, which did not work. "

<img src =" http://www.abc.net.au/news/ image / 9942638-3×2-700×467.jpg "alt =" Roger Federer celebrates his match against Lukas Lacko on the third day of Wimbledon 2018. [1] 9659017] photo:
It's early, but Roger Federer seems to have a hard time refusing a ninth Wimbledon title. (AP: Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Very few did not work that day, and he allowed his two opponents to collect a total of 17 games in six sets.

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Very little has not worked for him over the years at Wimbledon, even now that he's in his mid-thirties.

Wednesday's result increased Federer's series to 26 sets in a row at Wimbledon, equaling his second best result in 2003-04. His best result was a 34-pass streak from 2005 to 2006.

A year ago, Federer became the first man since Bjorn Borg in 1976 to win the Grand Slam title without losing a single set

] So, what, Federer has been asking, makes it so successful on the grass?

"I do not know, I do not know," he began, before offering a list for someone who did not know. ] "Maybe it helps my shot, that maybe grass-based footwork is easier for me than for others, I'm not sure, because I have a decent speed on the service and I can serve kick.

"Maybe also that the grass just helps me a little bit to get a few more points than what she would have on. other surfaces. "

AP

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