The Swiss great is looking to win a 102nd tour-level trophy and move closer to Jimmy Connors' record of 109.
Milos Raonic overcame third seed Grigor Dimitrov 7-5, 3-6, 6-3 to reach the third round at the Madrid Open on Tuesday and set up an all-Canadian clash with teenager Denis Shapovalov.
Sania, the country's finest woman doubles player, who began the year with the number one ranking, closed it at number 9.
Images from all the action from Day 1 of the Wimbledon on Monday.
Federer, who skipped the entire clay court season after winning the Australian Open and claiming titles at Indian Wells and Miami this year, will next play defending champion Florian Mayer who beat Frenchman Lucas Pouille in three sets.
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday
Images from Day 5 of the US Open in New York on Friday
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