Nadal, Federer breeze through at Wimbledon

Sunday, 7 July 2019 08:54

The new mixed doubles team of Andy Murray and Serena Williams have got off to a winning start.

They beat unseeded Andreas Mies and Alexa Guarachi in straight sets in their opening round match at Wimbledon.

Meanwhile, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have eased into the fourth round.

Nadal beat Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in straight sets while Federer got the better of Lucas Pouille.

Eighth seed Kei Nishikori was also victorious in his match against America's Steve Johnson.

Over in the women's draw, it was Johanna Konta who came from behind to win against American Sloane Stephens and reach the last 16.

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