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Marcus Willis vows to keep playing after losing to Roger Federer at Wimbledon

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World number 772 Marcus Willis says that he is determined to carry on playing tennis after losing to Roger Federer in the second round at Wimbledon.

Great Britain's Marcus Willis has insisted that he will keep playing professionally after meeting Roger Federer in the second round at Wimbledon on Wednesday.

The world number 772, who had won just over £50 in tennis prize money this year before reaching the finals at SW19, was beaten in straight sets by Federer on Centre Court.

The 25-year-old, who had to qualify for the qualifying round, set up the showdown after overcoming Ricardas Berinkis in the first round on Monday.

Prior to the tournament, Willis had been deliberating over whether or not to quit tennis, but now he intends to create more memorable moments in the sport.

After the defeat to Federer, Willis told BBC Two: "It is daunting. It is tough. I was playing alright at first, I settled into the match. I was enjoying it out there. If I was playing well and competing with Roger for a couple of sets I was doing well.

"I need to keep my head down. I am disappointed to lose. I didn't play as well as I could but I can hold my head high. I have had a fantastic couple of weeks. I will keep going and do what I have been doing. There is life after Wimbledon and I want more experiences like this. I have earned myself a beer now!"

Meanwhile, Federer is hunting for his eighth Wimbledon crown.

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