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Federer beats Groth to reach Wembledon last 16

Xinhua, July 4, 2015 Adjust font size:

Seven-time champion Roger Federer beat Sam Groth of Australia in four sets to reach the fourth round at Wimbledon here on Saturday.

The 33-year-old dropped the fourth set but managed to retake control of the match, winning 6-4, 6-4, 6-7 (5-7), 6-2 in two hours and 16 minutes.

Federer will next face Spanish 20th seed Roberto Bautista Agut on Monday.

"I'm very happy with the way I played and I'm very pleased with the first week," Federer said. Endi