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Wimbledon 2021: Roger Federer advances on return as Adrian Mannarino retires injured

Eight-time champion Roger Federer avoided a huge Wimbledon upset as injury robbed France's Adrian Mannarino of the chance to earn a memorable win.

The world number 41 battled on and lost the next two games before retiring in front of a sympathetic Centre Court crowd.

Federer will play France's Richard Gasquet or Japan's Yuichi Sugita in the second round.

More to follow.