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Wimbledon: Golden oldie Federer weathers Sonego storm to reach quarters

July 5, 2021 Switzerland's Roger Federer celebrates winning his fourth round match against Italy's Lorenzo Sonego REUTERS

A sudden downpour is rarely a welcome sight at Wimbledon.

Hence spare a thought for Italian Lorenzo Sonego who on his Centre Court debut found himself break point down at 5-5 in the first set of his fourth round showdown with Roger Federer when a cloudburst sent the players scurrying back to the locker room.

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