Ferderer begins another run at Wimbledon

Playing not to lose, Italy succumbs to joyous Spain Wimbledon preview part four: The roof, and other thoughts But Federer did not have to sweat for too long this time in the midst of a season when he has had to sweat more than usual. Looking relaxed and on-target from the start, he reeled off the first 11 points and first three games on his way to a 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 victory that would have been routine if not for the fact that he and Hrbaty broke the mold by sitting side by side on the final changeover in the third set. It was Hrbaty's idea: a chance to keep it light for a 30-year-old struggling mightily after elbow surgery who may never play another Wimbledon again. "I looked over, and there he was," Federer said. "He asked if I could sit next to me. I said, 'Sure. There's no problem. There's an extra seat.' We go way back.... [read full story]