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Roger Federer returned to action with a 6-3 7-5 victory over Alexander Zverev at the Rome Masters but admits he does not know if he will play on Thursday.Having missed out in Madrid last week with a back injury that he has suggested is still troubling him, Federer was on court for the first time since mid-April, having played just one event since the Australian Open following knee surgery.A meeting with one of the Tours brightest prospects in the shape of 19-year-old Zverev was always likely to prove a good test for the 17-time Grand Slam champion ahead of the French Open which starts later this month, and he admits he feared the worse I was expecting to lose in straight sets today, said Federer.That was the mind-set going in, so to win in straights is actually a really big surprise to me. I played cautious, and I only decided after the warm-up that I was actually going to play. Roger Federer won his second round match with Alexander Zverev in straight sets Im happy I was able to play a full match without any setbacks. Im coming off a brutal last few months, and Im just happy to be able to play normal tennis to some extent. So for me, its a big day and huge step in the right direction.Up next for Federer will be 13th seed Dominic Thiem, who beat Portugals Joao Sousa 6-3 6-2 although Federer hinted that he will make another late decision on his participation.I dont know how Im going to feel tomorrow. I hope so. Im literally going practice after practice. Every 15 minutes I speak to Ivan [Ljubicic] or Severin [Luthi] and say, what else can we do?Its baby steps right now. So to even think of tomorrow is already a big ask. Zverev battled back bravely in the second set despite before losing As far as his match with Zverev was concerned the 34-year was out of the traps impressively, looking strong on his serve and needing just one break of the Germans serve to claim the opening set.Zverev, coming off an impressive run to the semi-finals in Munich last week, fought back from another early break and, having failed to trouble the Federer serve early on, forced break points to level the second set at 4-4.It was to prove in vain though as Federer broke again for a crucial 6-5 lead which he turned into victory with his first and only match point.You can follow all the action from Rome throughout the week on Sky Sports through until Sundays final.Also See:Masters of their tradeWednesday at Rome MastersTennis on SkyLatest scoresNMD Clearance . Now, correct me if Im wrong but I saw one official distinctly pointing at the net indicating a good goal but after an inconclusive review they overturned the goal. 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Already owning gold from competition in Vancouver in 2010, Loch posted a combined four-run time of 3:27.526. That included a track-record third run of 51. NMD XR1 NZ . -- If this was Aaron Gordons final home game at Arizona, and it almost certainly was, then he went out in style.An impressive showing from all four countries sees quite an eclectic mix to this weeks British & Irish Lions team based on last weekends form.?BACKS15. Stuart Hogg (Scotland)Provided the spark from the back against the Wallabies and created his sides third try which shouldve been enough to get Scotland home.14.?Tiernan OHalloran (Ireland)The Connacht backs third Test was one to remember with a brace in a man of the match performance. Showed serious pace in his first try with a break from halfway, and impressed in defence.13. Huw Jones (Scotland)Superb performance in attack, showed a great pair of heels to chase down a Finn Russell chip-kick for his first try before he made his opposite Tevita Kuridrani look ordinary as he side-stepped his way for his second. Kuridrani did get the last laugh however with the match-winner.12. Owen Farrell (England)The Saracens playmaker hardly put a foot wrong against the Springboks. He collected a personal haul of 19 points including a deserved try off a sniping run from Ben Youngs, and held his own in defence against the bigger physique off his opposite Damian de Allande.11. Liam Williams (Wales)Caused the Pumas problems all afternoon and showed great strength to beat would be defenders and charge over for a crucial try early in the second half. Without him this may have been another loss for Rob Howleys side.10. George Ford (England)Got better as the Test went on at Twickenham as his game management frustrated a ragged Boks side. There were holes aplenty in South Africas defence that he capitalised on, and was right on hand when Youngs made his first break to score the fourth try of his 27-test-career.9. Ben Youngs (England)Simply superb and unlucky not to be awarded man of the match. His box-kicks and clearance from the ruck was pin-point. Made poor Pieter-Steph du Toit look like a fool not once, but twice as he sold the dummy to make crucial breaks that led to tries from Ford and Farrell. One of the best Test performances from the Tigers scrum-half.?FORWARDS1. Mako Vunipola (England)While the England scrum wasnt as steady as Eddie wouldve liked, the Premierrship Player of the Month carried with intent and put in some big hits against a big South African pack.dddddddddddd2. Ross Ford (Scotland)Another big shift by the first Scotland forward to ever play 100 Tests. The Edinburgh hooker got stuck into his work and didnt miss a tackle before coming off midway through the second half.?3. Finlay Bealham (Ireland)Didnt see any other tight-head props make a one handed offload while falling in the tackle that led to a try. Bealham scrummaged well and put in a monster tackle that rocked the chaps from Canada. Job well done.4. Joe Launchbury (England)Much was spoken about Englands injury crisis in the second row but up stepped the Wasps lock with a commanding performance around the park. While Launchbury isnt the same mould of player as Maro Itoje, the 25-year-old is a rock at set piece and does plenty of the hidden work.?5.?Alun Wyn Jones (Wales)A heroic performance from the front for Wales after missing last weeks loss to Australia following the death of his father. Set the the tone from the first whistle and his players followed.?6.?John Barclay (Scotland)The Scarlets back-row was everywhere at Murrayfield, and showed plenty of mongrel at the breakdown against a Wallabies outfit that featured two of the best ball fetchers in the business in David Pocock and Michael Hooper. Switched to No. 8 late in the game where he continue to be a menace.7. Sean OBrien (Ireland)Had a point to prove in his international return after being left out of last weeks side that created history in Chicago. OBrien looked dangerous in everyone of his 13 carries against Canada, his real litmus Test looms next week against Sam Cane and the All Blacks.8. Billy Vunipola (England)Big Billy led the way for England with a game high of 18 carries which got Eddie Jones men on the front foot from the outset. Eben Etzebeth will be first to testify of the power the Saracens No.8 has after an almighty collision that saw the Springboks lock forced from the field.? ' ' '