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Wimbledon 2016: Lowly-ranked qualifier takes on all-time great

Published 3:36 PM EDT, Wed June 29, 2016
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World No. 772 Marcus Willis took to the court against seven-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer in the second round at SW19.
David vs. Goliath —
World No. 772 Marcus Willis took to the court against seven-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer in the second round at SW19.
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Willis may have lost in straight sets, as anticipated, but he certainly put up a valiant fight.  The match ended up 6-0 6-3 6-4.
David vs. Goliath —
Willis may have lost in straight sets, as anticipated, but he certainly put up a valiant fight. The match ended up 6-0 6-3 6-4.
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As the fairytale comes to an end, Federer books his spot in round three.
David vs. Goliath —
As the fairytale comes to an end, Federer books his spot in round three.
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But, for "Willbomb," this will be a day to remember for a lifetime. His numerous fans did not stop singing, even delivering an adaptation of football chant "Will Grigg's on fire."
David vs. Goliath —
But, for "Willbomb," this will be a day to remember for a lifetime. His numerous fans did not stop singing, even delivering an adaptation of football chant "Will Grigg's on fire."
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Adrian Mannarino of France faced a similarly tough challenge Wednesday, having been drawn to play the imperious Novak Djokovic. <br />
David vs. Goliath —
Adrian Mannarino of France faced a similarly tough challenge Wednesday, having been drawn to play the imperious Novak Djokovic.
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In the end, the master easily vanquished his opponent, winning 6-4 6-3 7-6 (7-5) to join Federer in the third round.
David vs. Goliath —
In the end, the master easily vanquished his opponent, winning 6-4 6-3 7-6 (7-5) to join Federer in the third round.
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Elsewhere, Australia's Bernard Tomic was ultimately too strong for Fernando Verdasco. It did take him five sets, though, as the world No. 19 beat the former No. 7
Elsewhere, Australia's Bernard Tomic was ultimately too strong for Fernando Verdasco. It did take him five sets, though, as the world No. 19 beat the former No. 7
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In the women's draw, Agnieszka Radwanska dispatched Ukraine's Kateryna Kozlova 6-2 6-1 during their first round match on Center Court.
In the women's draw, Agnieszka Radwanska dispatched Ukraine's Kateryna Kozlova 6-2 6-1 during their first round match on Center Court.
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Britain's Johanna Konta also progressed, beating 22-year-old Monica Puig of Puerto Rico.
Britain's Johanna Konta also progressed, beating 22-year-old Monica Puig of Puerto Rico.
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