Roger Federer coasts past Richard Gasquet as crowd savour his presence

  • Eight-time Wimbledon champion wins 7‑6 (1), 6-1, 6-4
  • Federer will play Britain’s Cameron Norrie in third round

The Wimbledon crowd gave Roger Federer his first standing ovation of the day just for making it safely out on to court, and his second, one hour and 53 minutes later, for making it safely off again. In between he defeated Richard Gasquet in straight sets, 7‑6 (1), 6-1, 6-4.

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