It was also the first time he had lost a set 6-0 at Wimbledon and just the third time at a Slam. Federer had only played eight matches this year before Wimbledon as he recovered from two knee surgeries in 2020. Former Wimbledon champion Boris Becker, however, has his doubts Federer will play Wimbledon again. World number 18 Hurkacz, 24, had never got beyond the third round of a Grand Slam before this Wimbledon. Hurkacz had only met Federer once before Wednesday -- a straight sets loss at Indian Wells in the quarter-finals in 2019.

Source: News 24 July 07, 2021 17:35 UTC