There is no way around it..spent my morning at Wimbledon!!!! I justify to myself by saying it is only once every year and it is a tad exciting to see a place where you have actually been and witness the great game!!
Roger Federer reached a record-extending 17th Wimbledon quarter-final as young Italian Matteo Berrettini was overwhelmed on Centre Court.
The Swiss great, bidding for a ninth title, needed just an hour and 14 minutes to seal a 6-1 6-2 6-2 win.
Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal also continued to breeze through the draw with equally-comfortable last-16 wins.
Defending champion Djokovic knocked out inexperienced Frenchman Ugo Humbert, while Nadal beat Portugal's Joao Sousa.
Serbian top seed Djokovic showed the gulf in class as he won 6-3 6-2 6-3 against world number 66 Humbert, while Nadal - only tested so far by second-round opponent Nick Kyrgios - eased to a 6-2 6-2 6-2 win over Sousa.
Experience shows as Federer and Djokovic glide through
The 'big three' of Federer, Djokovic and Nadal, who lead the all-time tally of Grand Slam victories with 53 major titles between them, demonstrated why they are still the men to beat with almost flawless performances on 'Manic Monday' - when all of the last-16 matches in the singles take place.
The illustrious trio only faced one break point between them, Federer saving it when he was already leading by two sets and a break.
Federer, 37, was the last of the three to step out on court and was arguably the most impressive as he demolished 17th seed Berrettini in a one-sided contest.
The Swiss second seed needed just 17 minutes to wrap up the first set, allowing Berrettini just four points as he rattled off the final five games.
Berrettini's service game was virtually non-existent - his first serve percentage ending up at 45% - and he wore a look of bemusement as Federer relentlessly punished him in front of a sympathetic Centre Court crowd.
"I've got into a great groove and today I was able to read his serve, get returns back in and take control from the baseline," Federer said.
Federer's cause was also helped by the Italian perhaps feeling tired after a gruelling five-set match against Diego Schwartzman in the third round, then saw Japan's eighth seed Kei Nishikori - who he plays in the quarter-finals on Wednesday - pushed to four sets by his last-16 opponent Mikhail Kukushkin.
"I think you can always lose a Grand Slam in that first week - but you can't win it. If you get through it with energy in the tank you're in a good position," Federer said.
"Five-setters are memorable and cool to play in but for the body it's nice to avoid them."
Did some chores this afternoon before coming home to read and relax before going to the gym for my hard session with Aaron but always fun especially when my hour is up!!!
Happy birthday to Kirby in Nanaimo!!
Yashi Kochi!!!
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