The Latest: Roger Federer wins 3rd set, still trails Cilic

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LONDON (AP) — The Latest on Wimbledon (all times local):

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2:55 p.m.

Roger Federer still has a chance against Marin Cilic at Wimbledon.

The seven-time champion won the third set of his quarterfinal match on Centre Court 6-3 after losing the first two to the ninth-seeded Croat.

Cilic, who beat Federer in the 2014 U.S. Open semifinals, won the first two sets 7-6 (4), 6-4.

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2:30 p.m.

Roger Federer is down two sets to love against Marin Cilic in their Wimbledon quarterfinal on Centre Court.

Cilic, a big-serving Croatian, leads the seven-time champion 7-6 (4), 6-4.

On No. 1 Court, Milos Raonic leads Sam Querrey 6-4, 7-5.

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1:55 p.m.

Roger Federer has dropped the first set of his quarterfinal against Marin Cilic in a tiebreaker.

Cilic saved two break points in the fifth game and took the set 7-6 (4).

In another quarterfinal, Milos Raonic won the first set 6-4 over Sam Querrey.

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1:15 p.m.

Play is underway on men’s quarterfinals day at Wimbledon.

Seven-time champion Roger Federer is playing Marin Cilic on Centre Court, while Milos Raonic is facing Sam Querrey on No. 1 Court.

The sun is out and no rain is forecast.

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12 p.m.

Roger Federer has more history on the line at the All England Club.

If Federer beats Marin Cilic in the quarterfinals on Wednesday, he will equal Jimmy Connors’ record of reaching the Wimbledon semifinals 11 times.

Federer is chasing a record eighth Wimbledon singles title. He’s currently tied with Pete Sampras and 1880s player William Renshaw with seven.

The third-seeded Federer will be first up on Centre Court against Cilic, a Crotian who beat him in straight sets in their last meeting, in the 2014 U.S. Open semifinals.

Second up on Centre will be No. 2 Andy Murray, the 2013 champion, facing No. 12 Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.

On Court 1, sixth-seeded Milos Raonic was paired against No. 28 Sam Querrey, followed by No. 10 Tomas Berdych against No. 32 Lucas Pouille.

Roger Federer of Switzerland looks on during his men’s singles match against Marin Cilic of Croatia on day ten of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Wednesday, July 6, 2016. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)
http://aimmedianetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2016/07/web1_111236127-95eca282afa241cd8d7ffcb9f4e19f5d.jpgRoger Federer of Switzerland looks on during his men’s singles match against Marin Cilic of Croatia on day ten of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Wednesday, July 6, 2016. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)

Marin Cilic of Croatia returns to Roger Federer of Switzerland during their men’s singles match on day ten of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Wednesday, July 6, 2016. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)
http://aimmedianetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2016/07/web1_111236127-bf53779a80104792b22d7005fdf40b15.jpgMarin Cilic of Croatia returns to Roger Federer of Switzerland during their men’s singles match on day ten of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Wednesday, July 6, 2016. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Roger Federer of Switzerland wipes his face during a break in his men’s singles match against Marin Cilic of Croatia on day ten of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Wednesday, July 6, 2016. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)
http://aimmedianetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2016/07/web1_111236127-3574e51d4a2946edbaafa4fe0cd5e93d.jpgRoger Federer of Switzerland wipes his face during a break in his men’s singles match against Marin Cilic of Croatia on day ten of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Wednesday, July 6, 2016. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)

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