Federer beats Groth to reach Wimbledon last 16
Roger Federer of Switzerland celebrates defeating Sam Groth of Australia in their singles match at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships in Wimbledon, London, Saturday, July 4, 2015. AP
LONDON–Seven-time champion Roger Federer defeated big-serving Australian Sam Groth to reach the Wimbledon last 16 on Saturday.
Second seed Federer clinched a 6-4, 6-4, 6-7 (5/7), 6-2 victory over the world No. 69 who fired a 147mph ace in the third game.
Federer will next face Spanish 20th seed Roberto Bautista Agut for a place in the quarter-finals.
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