Federer glides into the last-16

Roger Federer advanced to the Wimbledon last 16 for the 18th time on Saturday, defeating Cameron Norrie, the last British player in the competition, in four sets.

Federer, the eight-time winner, won 6-4, 6-4, 5-7, 6-4 to advance to the fourth round of a Grand Slam for the 69th time in his career.

“It’s a pleasant statistic to hear. It proves to me that this has occurred when I wake up in the morning “Federer, who will turn 40 in five weeks, admitted as much.

“I’ve enjoyed every moment of it, and I’m hoping there’s a little more left in me.” It’s still a pleasure to play right now.

“This one is exceptional since I’m approaching 40; it’s all a bonus at this point, and I’ll see how far I can go.”

After Pancho Gonzales (41) in 1969 and Ken Rosewall (40) in 1975, Federer is the third-oldest man to reach the round of 16 at Wimbledon in the Open Era.

When he had two break points in the 11th game of the third set, he might have won the match in straight sets on Saturday.

Norrie, on the other hand, dug deep to force the tie into a fourth set, but there was no second chance as Federer broke for 5-4.

Federer won his 104th Wimbledon match with a total of 48 winners.

On Monday, he will compete against Lorenzo Sonego of Italy for a place in the quarter-finals.