Wimbledon, England - Roger Federer gave Prince Charles a bow, and then gave Fabio Fognini a real pounding.
With the Prince of Wales during a visit to Wimbledon for the first time since 1970, Federer was at his best pace Wednesday and Fognini 6-1, 6-3, 6-2.
Federer, six times winner of the All England Club, has won 37 of his 41 points in the service before 23 and 21 points in the network against Fognini, an Italian place 68.
Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall sat in the front row of the royal box, like Federer walked into the center court for the first match of the day. He Fognini and side to side while matusserament leaning towards reality, and Charles replied with a wink and a smile.
"They are quick ahead," said Federer. "I do not do anything stupid. You conduct yourself. Obviously we were asked to make a bow, which is obviously no problem to do so. We are very excited by the family court to see who came to Wimbledon in the today. "
When Federer completed his victory, Charles and Camilla joined the applause of the crowd. He visited the royal couple to several minutes later, speaking of tennis, Federer polo and two daughters.
"They were very kind, very sweet and I think I played well," Federer said, "it was very nice to have some congratulations after the game, it was not necessary, but of course I thank you."
Federer took just 23 minutes to win the first set and went away. The inconsistent Fognini fell to 16.1 against the first 10 players, but there he managed some spectacular photos, and players share smiles after an improbable series of points that had the crowd roaring.
There was a brief moment of drama when Federer slipped behind the baseline after hitting a forehand. His legs and his left knee landed on the grass.
"I'm fine," he said. "No pain, which is good. May be dangerous with his left knee. Glad that was basically a bruise on the floor, and nothing in the knee."
The third favorite Federer hopes to end his 2 ½ years of drought in major tournaments, and had a good start, losing only nine games through two rounds.
This added to his record of 16 Grand Slam titles, and could match the record of seven Wimbledon men's titles are defined by William Renshaw in 1880 and tied by Pete Sampras in 2000.
"I am pleased overall with the way I'm playing," said Federer. "I'm taking good when I do. I'm moving well. I feel like my front and back are working very well. Suddenly, he won quite comfortably, but we must concentrate until the last point and I happy with my level of concentration. "
Shortly after the victory of Federer, the rain stopped the game, and the sliding roof on Centre Court was closed for the first time in the tournament. Over 20 games in outdoor courts were postponed until Thursday.
The time required to meet Novak Djokovic, the American Ryan Harrison, under the lights, but the defending champion has handled the delay well. Djokovic ended the day with a 3, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 over Harrison.
Djokovic first preclassificat lost only four points on his second serve and saved all six break points he faced, but the game was actually much closer than the score indicates.
Every man has reached eight aces. Djokovic had a more winning, 31-30, and forced an error not more, 15-14. What made the difference? Djokovic became 3-for-3 breakpoints, and Harrison went 0 for 6.
"I was in trouble in the second set," said Djokovic. "Easily could have been different."
With the program delayed due to rain in the afternoon, Djokovic and Harrison played under the retractable roof on Centre Court and finished his second round match at 9:52
"We went," said Djokovic. "I am honored to be able to play on center court is recognized worldwide in our sport. Every time I go to center court, you can feel the energy unlike any other tournament."
Djokovic has won three of the last four Grand Slam titles this month, but was defeated in the final of the French Open, Rafael Nadal.
Three times Wimbledon finalist Andy Roddick, Tuesday's game was delayed for some time, reached the second round involving a 7-6 (1), 6-4, 7-5 in the 186 British wild card standings Jamie Login Baker Wednesday.
Roddick, seeded 30, the title to the U.S. Open in 2003 was the last of an American in any Grand Slam tournament, and Baker were forced to leave the field for the rain in the second seven-night. Then, resuming his party was postponed by rain at night.
Baker, Roddick broke to take advantage of 6-5 in the final set, then worked in the game, finishing with a 127 mph ace, his 14. In the end, Roddick took three hours for two days to advance.
No. 21-seeded Milos Raonic require only a game to complete the rain interrupted the first round victory for Santiago Giraldo 6-4, 6-4, 6-4. No. 7 David Ferrer reached the second round beating Dustin Brown 7-6 (5), 6-4, 6-4.
Meanwhile, American Mardy Fish said he refused interviews after his first round victory on Tuesday because of a problem with the stomach to take pain medication from his right arm - and not in relation to his heart. Expected to be ready for their second round match on Thursday.
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