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The Latest: Federer shows off cricket skill at Wimbledon

LONDON (AP) — The Latest from Wimbledon (all times local): 12:30 p.m. If he ever decides to stop playing tennis, Roger Federer may have a future in another sport. During his Wimbledon fourth-round victory over Adrian Mannarino on Monday, with the ball having already been called out, Federer played a stroke that was more akin to cricket than tennis. Whether it was a forward defensive shot or a back-foot cut, the eight-time champion's technique impressed the International Cricket Council. After Wimbledon's official Twitter account asked for a rating of Federer's shot, the ICC replied with an updated version of their batting rankings, placing the Swiss at the same place he is seeded at Wimbledon — No.Read more on NewsOK.com

 

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