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Roger Federer OUT of Wimbledon 2018 after gruelling five-set epic with Kevin Anderson

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Roger Federer admitted “I blew it” after seeing his hopes of a ninth men’s title crushed by Kevin Anderson.

Eighth seed Anderson produced the performance of his life to dethrone King of Wimbledon and defending champion Federer in a five-set epic 2-6 6-7 7-5 6-4 13-11.

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