Roger Federer survives major scare as injury forces Adrian Mannarino to retire in fifth set

The Frenchman hurt his right knee in a fall during the fourth set and had to call it quits
Roger Federer survives major scare as injury forces Adrian Mannarino to retire in fifth set

Roger Federer checks on Adrian Mannarino after his fall on Centre Court (Adam Davy/PA)

Roger Federer survived a major scare thanks to an unfortunate injury to opponent Adrian Mannarino in the first round at Wimbledon.

The Frenchman was two sets to one up and a break down in the fourth against a rusty Federer when he slipped under the Centre Court roof and hurt his right knee.

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