Wimbledon Day Six

Roger Federer the most successful men's tennis player of the Open Era was overcome with nerves and barely beat a player he would normally steamroll. Undoubtedly effected by the loss of Rafael Nadal, the 16 time grand slam champion, beat Julien Benneteau coming back from two sets down to advance though to the fourth round.

(A noticeably nervy Roger Federer had to come from two sets down to beat Julien Benneteau. How will Murray handle to pressure today? Picture: Reuters)

So if the added pressure of the absence of the world number two is effecting Federer, what will Andy Murray's psyche be like? The great British hope will have suffered extra media attention and added hype now the Spaniard who's conquered him three times at Wimbledon is gone.

Today will not be easy for Britain's number one. Marcos Baghdatis is an exciting shot-maker who loves a show-court and is a former semi finalist here. The Cypriot is also coached by Murray's former coach. Miles Maclagan, who oversaw Murray's rise to number four in the world and will undoubtedly have a detailed game plan on how to stop his former protege.

(Marcos Baghdatis is hoping to end British hopes today will Murray's former coach Miles Maclagan have the gameplan to take out Murray Picture: Getty Images)

Before Murray can continue his run, centre court will see an intriguing intense battle between two of the mentally strongest players of their generation. David Ferrer takes on Andy Roddick in their first ever Wimbledon battle. Two contrasting players whose head to head is split 6-4 in the Spaniard's favour, have never met at Wimbledon before and their meeting is on paper the most thrilling of the day.

While only separated by a year, the two player's careers seem to be heading in opposite directions. Ferrer at 30 is arguably playing the tennis of his life. The world number six made his first French Open semi-final last month and remains one of the most dogged competitors on tour. Much talk surrounding the American however is about his apparent retirement at the end of this year. Roddick's added grass court nous could make the difference in what's likely to be one of the toughest battles of the tournament.

(Three time finalist Andy Roddick faces stern test against David Ferrer who's won six of their ten meetings Picture: Getty Images)

Jo-Wilfred Tsonga is now the projected semi-final opponent for Murray but as Lukas Rosol emphatically proved on Thursday sport is not played on paper. Slovakia's Lukas Lacko is the athletic Frenchman's next opponent, he took out Jurgen Melzer to reach the third round.

Juan Martin Del Potro is among those likely to fancy their chances of reaching the Wimbledon final now a certain Nadal is absent from the bottom half of the draw. He takes on Kei Nishikori- a dangerous ball striker now firmly established in top 20 after initially struggling with the physicality of men's tennis.

(Queens Champion Marin Cilic could meet Andy Murray in the fourth round today he faces big hitting, Sam Querrey Picture: The News)

Should the world number four be victorious on centre court he will return on Monday to face either Sam Querrey or Marin Cilic. Two six and a half feet giants- both suit grass perfectly and have like Murray won the Aegon Championships. They met at Wimbledon three years ago where Cilic was victorious in five tough sets. Today could be another close call.

Tenth seed Mardy Fish's health will once again be tested against the impressive 21 year old David Goffin. The Belgian took out last year's quarter finalist Bernard Tomic en route to this clash and may out last Fish who looked fatigued in his five set win over British number three James Ward.

(Will today be the day we find out why Lukas Rosol is ranked 100? Philipp Kohlschreiber is his next opponent Picture: Sporting Life)

Arguably the most intriguing match of the day takes place on court 12 where Lukas Rosol will look to replicate his colossal hitting which saw him blast Nadal out of this year's competition. He plays the other man to beat the Spaniard during this year's grass court season, Philipp Kohlschreiber. Seeded 27 the German offers a stern test as to whether the Czech can replicate the performance of a lifetime. He took out countryman Tommy Haas in the opening round  which was a brutal first round draw for the 28 year old. Chances are today is the day we see why Rosol is ranked 100 in the world but if he beats Kohlschreiber emphatically tennis could have a new superstar.

Serena Williams looking for a fifth Wimbledon singles title, takes on Jie Zheng in a repeat of a 2008 Wimbledon semi final. Williams looked in ominous form in her second round Melina Czink and will be extremely hard to beat.

Defending champion Petra Kvitova was merciless in her 6-0 6-4 destruction of Britain's Elena Baltacha. The 22 year old faces Varvara Lepchenko of the United States on court one today.