Six-time former champion and third seed 30-year-old Roger Federer defeated French No. 29 seed 30 year old Juliean Benneteau 4-6, 6-7(3), 6-2, 7-6(6), 6-1 in the third round. Juliean Benneteau who beat American qualifier Michael Russell 7-6(4), 2-6, 6-4, 7-5 started well against roger but could not continue the winning form in the nest sets

Roger Federer knocked out Fabio Fognini of Italy 6-1, 6-3, 6-2 on Wednesday for a place in the third round at The Championships, Wimbledon. Roger needs to win the title to improve his ranking and becomeworld number 1 overtaking Novak Djokovic. Federer is bidding to tie Pete Sampras’ record of seven trophies at The Championships