Soderling no problem for dominant Federer

Roger Federer beat Robin Soderling in straight sets Monday to reach the quarterfinals at Wimbledon. WIMBLEDON, England — The last time they met, a Grand Slam title was on the line, the surface was clay and the weather was chilly and wet. This time, they played in the fourth round, the surface was grass and the conditions were sweltering. The result was no different, though, as Roger Federer swept Robin Soderling in straight sets. Federer outserved the Swede 6-4, 7-6 (5), 7-6 (5) on Monday to reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals — three weeks after downing Soderling in three sets in Paris for his first French Open title. Winning the big points and never losing serve, Federer extended his career record against the 13th-ranked Soderling to 11-0. He's dropped only one set to the Swede in 26 sets played. "When you play a player like... [read full story]                    

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