Roger Federer moves to 3rd round in Wimbledon

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Swiss tennis star Roger Federer advanced to the third round in Wimbledon after beating Richard Gasquet from France on Thursday.

The eight-time Wimbledon champion, 39, sealed the victory in straight sets 7-6, 6-1, and 6-4, becoming the oldest player to qualify for the third round.

In another game in men's singles, Nick Kyrgios of Australia defeated Italian Gianluca Mager with the sets of 7-6, 6-4, and 6-4, moving to the third round.

Meanwhile, No. 4 Alexander Zverev from Germany eased past Tennys Sandgren of the US with 7-5, 6-2, and 6-3 in the second round.

Svitolina eliminated in women’s 2nd round

No. 3 Elina Svitolina said goodbye to Wimbledon after losing to Magda Linette from Poland in the second round.

Linette beat her Ukrainian opponent 6-3 and 6-4 to reach the third round.