Federer wins in Wimbledon comeback as injured Mannarino retires

The eight-time Wimbledon champion Federer came back from two sets to one down to level 6-4, 6-7(3), 3-6, 6-2 before Mannarino retired injured in the first round.

Roger Federer survived a scare from Frenchman Mannarino before the latter retired injured on Tuesday.

Sixth seed Roger Federer survived a massive scare against Adrian Mannarino before advancing to the Wimbledon second round on Tuesday when the Frenchman retired with a knee injury after slipping on court.

The match was poised at 6-4, 6-7(3), 3-6, 6-2 with the eight-times Wimbledon champion forcing a fifth set before Mannarino, who was celebrating his 33rd birthday on Tuesday, decided he could not continue.

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Federer was serving with a 4-2 lead in the fourth set when the 41st-ranked Mannarino slipped while attempting a return and twisted his right knee.

The Frenchman received medical attention on Centre Court and limped back to complete the set before shaking hands with Federer, who now has a 7-0 head-to-head record against him.

Our heart goes out to you, @AdrianMannarino - it was a performance to be proud of and we wish you a speedy recovery#Wimbledonpic.twitter.com/0uREBcRcrc

— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) June 29, 2021

Federer, at 39 the oldest man in the draw at this year's grasscourt Grand Slam, will meet either Frenchman Richard Gasquet or Yuichi Sugita of Japan for a place in the third round.