Alejandro falla

WIMBLEDON, England - For Roger Federer, Wimbledon nearly ended at the beginning.

LONDON - Six-time champion Roger Federer flirted with one of the biggest potential losses of his career before recovering to overhaul Colombian Alejandro Falla 5-7, 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7-1), 6-0 to survive into the second round at Wimbledon Monday.

WIMBLEDON, England - For Roger Federer, Wimbledon nearly ended at the beginning.