By Leobert Julian A. de la Peña
Lawn Tennis’ living legend and Swiss Maestro Roger Federer is still making the game look easy after his 2021 Wimbledon third-round victory against Cameron Norrie, 6-4, 6-4, 5-7, 6-4 and punched another Round of 16 ticket in his storied career.
Entering the 2021 Grand Slam season full of doubts and uncertainties after two knee surgeries, Federer made a surprise return during the 2021 French Open but had to pull out in the fourth round due to health concerns.
Later on, Federer would confirm that his ultimate goal this year is to have a decent run in the grass-court where he is getting his old form back after putting up stellar performances at 39 years of age in his first three games of the tournament.
Federer powered his way to a four-set victory against Norrie and looked comfortable on the surface as he always has every Wimbledon.
For the third-straight time in the tournament, Federer’s serve-and-volley offense dominated his opponent and was just too much to handle.
Norrie showed some life in the third set after going extra aggressive in his baseline game and defended his net area well for almost 35 minutes.
However, the Swiss magic continued and came back with a set win to set up a clash against world no. 23 Lorenzo Sonego in the fourth round.
