Federer casts aside Robredo in bid for eighth title


  • Tennis
  • Wednesday, 02 Jul 2014

LONDON (Reuters) - Roger Federer was at his imperious best on Tuesday, rattling past familiar foe Tommy Robredo 6-1 6-4 6-4 and into the Wimbledon quarter-finals for the 12th time in his career.

In a Court One masterclass, Federer demonstrated all the finesse and dazzling array of strokes that have earned him 17 grand slam titles including seven at Wimbledon.

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