Federer sets up Henman match

Roger Federer swept aside another tennis milestone with the sort of swagger which suggested the prospect of a second round meeting with Tim Henman ought not to afford him a sleepless night.

Federer sets up Henman match

Roger Federer swept aside another tennis milestone with the sort of swagger which suggested the prospect of a second round meeting with Tim Henman ought not to afford him a sleepless night.

While Henman was grinding out victory in five sets over Swedish world number 37 Robin Soderling, Federer was lounging in the locker room having eclipsed the proud record of another Swede of rather more impressive pedigree.

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