Roger Federer evaded following Rafael Nadal out of Wimbledon by approaching from two sets down to overpower Julien Benneteau.
Second seed Nadal's outlet to world number 100 Czech Lukas Rosol last night was one of the supreme grand slam shocks in up to date remembrance.
Even though a loss for Federer against the French 29th seed would not have been as a big shock, it would still been a notable upset.
Six-time champion Federer most recent botched to attain the fourth round of a grand slam in 2004.
There was problem against Benneteau as soon as he chops down two sets following, despising three set points in the course of action, however he establish his tempo and ultimately dragged himself back from the edge.
He was assisted by Benneteau clearly lifeless as the match went on. A one-time quarter-finalist at Roland Garros, he to a certain extent rolled over in the third set and, regardless of taking the fourth to a tie-break, modestly approved the fifth as well, through Federer captivating 4-6 6-7 (7/3) 6-2 7-6 (8/6) 6-1.
"It was a tough match, it was brutal and I had a bit of luck on my side," Federer said.
"I knew it would be a difficult match and he played amazing.
"When I was down, I tried to stay calm. People can freak out, people are worried for you, you don't have many lives left. You try to take it point by point."
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