Roger Federer finds his rhythm, reaches Week 2 at Wimbledon

[ASFN Admin]

Roger Federer knows, naturally, that this Wimbledon marks his last Grand Slam tournament before turning 40. Maybe that combination of factors led to the un-Federer-like reaction — arms raised in a “V,” followed by a big shout and a vigorous fist pump — when his 123 mph serve was returned into the net to end his 6-4, 6-4, 5-7, 6-4 victory over Britain's Cameron Norrie on Saturday. There also was this: Federer, who had two operations on his right knee in 2020 and had played only eight matches this season until this week, considered the 29th-seeded Norrie somewhat of a measuring stick — he used the phrase “reference point” — for where his game stands.

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