Federer advances to quarter-finals

LONDON: Roger Federer´s immaculate Wimbledon continued as he moved smoothly into the quarter-finals for the 12th time in his career on Tuesday by outclassing Spaniard Tommy Robredo.

The Swiss, bidding for a record eighth title at the grassscourt slam, needed only one hour 34 minutes of sublime tennis to win 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 and avenge a humiliating defeat at the hands of Robredo at last year´s U.S. Open.

All eyes have been on defending champion Andy Murray´s regal progress through the draw so far this year but Federer again issued a reminder that, when his game is flowing there are few better sights in world sport.

Sunshine ushered in day eight of the championships and organisers sought to re-calibrate the men´s and women´s singles draws on a day usually reserved for the women´s last eight.