What a shocking day at wimbledon today! Novak Djokovic (pictured right), tipped to tip the balance of power and the serial domination of wimbledon by second seed Rafael Nadal and first seed Roger Federer has lost in straight sets to Marat Safin - former world number 1-. The final score: 6-3 6-4 7-6(3). Throughout the game Djokovic struggled with his serve, as have many players to day- may be there was something in the water- and overall did not play his best tennis. Marat took advantage of this by playing his best. During the last set Djokovic began to step up again but it was too little too late as he lost the final point in the tie break because of a double fault. Whatever the outcome it was a stunning match but one question is certainly being raised; does Marat Safin have what it takes to win wimbledon? Unfortunately I would say not so as he is too inconsistent and usually lacks the drive that we witnessed todfay.
One man who will certainly be extremely pleased at this news is Roger Federer who's place in the final seems securer than ever before this year. Djokovic was the challenge that Roger may have found difficult, or even failed to defeat, on his path to the final. Unfortunately that match was not mean to be. As expected Roger federer succeeded in winning his match in straight sets 6-3 6-4 7-6(3).
I almost feel disappointed that Ana won, as she was saved by a lucky groundstroke that barely managed to clip the net and -some how- dropped onto her opponent, Natalie Dechy's side. Impossible to reach in time. At that point Dechy (FRA) had been a set ahead and in possession of two match points. This mammoth match,the duration 3hours and 24 minutes- 20 minutes away from breaking wimbledon's record for the longest women's match- was then eventually won by Ana 6-7(2) 7-6(3) 10-8. Long rallies superseded this match, the last set was especially rallied and fought over, constructing an amazing match to witness.
Serena, Amelie and Marion - last years surprising finalist- both defeated their opponents in straight sets. Serena took off her coat for this match. Amelie Mauresmo will be facing Serena in the next round, without a doubt a match worth seeing and I think the outcome could tip either way as both players are eeceedingly strong, skillful and former champions.
That's the end of my summary for day 3 of wimbledon so i would like to wish you a good night and Nadal, Sharapova, Murray and Eaton good luck in tomorrows matches.
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