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Wimbledon: Federer Saves Four Break Points In Ninth Game of Third Set

by Ben Rothenberg
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Wimbledon, Day 1: Federer And Djokovic Survive; Roddick, Venus, And Oudin Win
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After falling down 0-40, Roger Federer saved four break points on his way to holding in the ninth game of the third set to keep the frame on serve.

The break would have given Falla a 5-4 lead and a chance to serve for the match.

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