Roger Federer continues his journey in his garden and joins the quarter-finals of the London tournament for the 18th time.
The eight-time winner of Wimbledon won easily in three sets (7-5, 6-4, 6-2) and 2h11 of play against the Italian Lorenzo Sonego, in a match barely disturbed by the arrival of rain and roof closing at 5-5 in the first round.
Very offensive throughout the meeting, the Swiss, selected for the Tokyo Olympics, multiplied the winning shots (32) and climbs to the net (46).
In search of a 21st major title, the number 6 seed is clearly gaining momentum.
“It was very changeable conditions with the roof closing.
I'm very happy to have adapted so quickly, ”reacted the Swiss at the end of his match.
Federer becomes, at the same time, at almost 40 years old (he will have them on August 8), the oldest player of the Open era in the quarter-finals of a Grand Slam.
Next obstacle on his way, the winner of the duel Medvedev-Hurkacz, interrupted in the fourth round, at 6-2, 6-7, 6-3, 3-4 in favor of the Russian.
Straight sets, straight into his 18th #Wimbledon quarter-final ... @rogerfederer beats Lorenzo Sonego 7-5, 6-4, 6-2 to reach the last eight on Center Court pic.twitter.com/G8VDVyR0XX
- Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 5, 2021
In the same part of the painting, the sensation came from Félix Auger-Aliassime.
The 20-year-old Canadian qualified for his first Grand Slam quarter-final by knocking out number 4 seed Alexander Zverev in 5 innings (6-4, 7-6 (6), 3-6, 3-6 , 6-4).
The 19th in the world is the second Canadian in quarterback this year at the All England Club after the victory of Denis Shapovalov.
Kerber finds the quarters
In women, the German Angelique Kerber emerged victorious from the trap set by Coco Gauff.
The former world number 1 won in two sets (6-4, 6-4) and 1h18 of play against the young American.
The 2018 Wimbledon winner is back for the first time in the Major quarter-final… since her coronation at the All England Club.
For a place in the semi-final, the German will challenge the Czech Karolina Muchova.
After her victory in straight sets over Paula Badosa Gilbert (7-6 (6), 6-4), the semi-finalist of the Australian Open 2021 returns to the quarterfinals of the London tournament for the second consecutive edition.
The pursuit of #Wimbledon title No.2 continues ... @ AngeliqueKerber seals her victory over Coco Gauff with an ace, winning 6-4, 6-4 pic.twitter.com/WN6VQnTExi
- Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 5, 2021
On the other hand, for Viktorija Golubic, it will be a great first. The Swiss qualified for her first quarter in a major tournament, winning in straight sets (7-6 (3), 6-3) against American Madison Keys. Next round against Karolína Pliskova, impressive in the round of 16.
