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Roger Federer beat John Millman to reach the second round of the ATP tournament in Halle. Friedemann Vogel / EPA
Roger Federer beat John Millman to reach the second round of the ATP tournament in Halle. Friedemann Vogel / EPA
Roger Federer, Naomi Osaka and Maria Sharapova thrilled with winning starts to grass-court swing
Three superstars of the game begin Wimbledon preparations with victories in three different tournaments
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18 June, 2019