Wimbledon 2021 - Roger Federer and Centre Court are still the perfect match
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Roger Federer overcomes Cameron Norrie to advance (0:33)
Roger Federer withstands a great performance from Cameron Norrie 6-4, 6-4, 5-7, 6-4 to move on to the second week of Wimbledon. (0:33)
• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018
LONDON Roger Federer s third-round match against Cameron Norrie on Centre Court had a familiar feel.
Fans stood dressed in Federer regalia, some of whom held up a sign which read, Federer is forever. It was as if these fans were on a pilgrimage, following the 20-time Grand Slam champion with an adulation reflected wherever Federer goes at the All England Club. His post-match on-court comments are greeted with nothing but appreciation and laughter, to the point where he could criticize the England football team this week and even the most fervent fan would shrug it off: Yeah, but it s Roger.