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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Sean Ingle at Wimbledon

Tennis royalty takes Centre stage as Federer cheers Murray to victory

Andy Murray roars with delight during his straight-sets victory over Ryan Peniston on Centre Court
Andy Murray roars with delight during his straight-sets victory over Ryan Peniston on Centre Court. Photograph: Tom Jenkins/The Guardian

As one old master watched on, another moved on. Roger Federer was back at Wimbledon, nodding with approval in the royal box, as Andy Murray breezed into the second round with a 6-3, 6-0, 6-1 victory against the Englishman Ryan Peniston.

It was Murray’s most emphatic win here since 2014, and afterwards he issued a bullish bulletin on his chances – and indicated that the heavy rain on Tuesday may help him go deeper in the tournament.

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