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Wimbledon 2006

World number one Roger Federer opened his title defence on Tuesday with a dazzling 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 first round victory over Frenchman Richard Gasquet.

Leading 6-3 1-2 overnight, Federer had a mini scare when he immediately needed to fend off a break point but soon took command, rattling through the set with two breaks.

Photographs: AFP/Getty Images

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