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Nadal dodges another bullet, Serena in overdrive

Rafael Nadal, Serena, Maria Sharapova, Robin, Wimbledon 2010

World number one Rafael Nadal survived to reach the second week of Wimbledon after again being pushed to the limit to overcome inspired German Philipp Petzschner 6-4, 4-6, 6-7, 6-2, 6-3 on Saturday.

The 2008 champion had to battle back from two sets to one down in the previous round against Robin Haase and was forced to do so again as fans packed on to a sun-baked Centre Court sensed the tournament's first major shock.

In Image: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after his win

Text: Reuters

Images: AP

Coverage: Wimbledon

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