In Saturday's semi-finals, Agassi will meet eighth seed Max Mirnyi of Belarus, who beat Michael Llodra of France 6-4, 7-6 (4).

BBC: Agassi powers on

Elsewhere, Tomas Berdych , the No. 7 seed looked in good touch as he dispatched France's Michael Llodra 6-2 6-3 6-3.

CNN: Federer breaks grand slam record as Djokovic marches on

Elsewhere, Juan Martin Del Potro eased past Colombia's Alejandro Falla 6-2 6-2 to set up a third round clash with France's Michael Llodra.

CNN: Halloween horror for 'Darth' Djokovic

Earlier, France's Gilles Simon defeated James Blake of the United States 3-6 6-1 6-4, while Blake's compatriot Robby Ginepri progressed with a 6-4 6-4 victory over France's Michael Llodra.

BBC: Bolelli injury hands Murray win

Heston Blumenthal is teaming up with British Airways, Joel Robuchon is heading for Air France, Michael Chiarello is cooking for Delta and Richard Sandoval is working with American Airlines.

BBC: A possible end to plane food

The chances of making the England squad for France 98 were slim given the emergence of Michael Owen and the fact that the likes of Alan Shearer and Teddy Sheringham were still around.

BBC: Davies call-up long time in the making

Wimbledon's closed roof made for a fascinating atmosphere on Centre Court later in the day, but Federer was already showered and changed and thinking of a third round meeting with France's Julien Benneteau -- who beat American Michael Russell -- as he bids to equal Pete Sampras' record of seven Wimbledon titles.

CNN: Federer thrashes Fognini to reach round three at Wimbledon

The third stage involved tackling a hilly 21km (13-mile) circuit three times and Cavendish, a 15-time stage winner in the Tour de France, trailed in 12 minutes behind winner Rabobank's Michael Matthews of Australia.

BBC: Mark Cavendish

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