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On Centre Court, Roger Federer Shares in an Everyman’s Glory

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WIMBLEDON, England — There was an extended roar from the collective heart and a standing ovation.

Honestly, less fuss has been made over some men when they won titles on Centre Court. But all this ado on Wednesday was reserved for the British qualifier Marcus Willis as he finally won a game in the second round against Roger Federer.