Phenomenal! Today at wimbledon the events were explosive but I feel that I must primarily draw your attention to the shock defeat of Maria Sharapova (seeded third) to Alla kudryavtseva in straight sets 6-2 6-4. Maria's, usually potent, serve let her down enormously as she double faulted a huge seven times. She was also making frequent unforced and forced errors. She was completely obliterated in the first set by her opponent but during the second there were a few moments that looked as if she could return from the brink but unfortunately for her it was not to be. Alla played amazing tennis and has a name that will likely be heard more frequently in the game. I fear backing a number three seed again after tipping both Djokovic and Sharapova before their losing match!
The wonders were not to end there as Venus williams struggled to defeat Anne Keothavong (GBR) in the first set. Both women played on fantastic forms, some games even lasting over 20 minutes-opposite to the whitewash game anticipated. During this first set spectators were beginning to wonder if the defending champion would be conquered by a player who has just breached the 100 rank mark. Unfortunately after losing the first set the rest of the game followed for a straight set loss of 7-5 6-2.
Andy Murray (GBR), seeded 12, waged war with Xavier Melisse and won. I wish him luck as he is now the sole bearer of Britain's hopes. Chris Eaton unfortunately lost his game against Dmitry Tsurnov, 7-6 6-2 6-4. This match was always going to be a difficult challenge for Chris to overcome as Dmitry has never failed to reach or exceed the third round. I think everyone would agree that we got to watch some spectacular tennis in response and the atmosphere within court no. 1 was ecstatic. However I do feel slightly sorry for Dmitry too as the support for Chris must have been overwhelming and off putting at times. We definitely won't have heard the end of Chris eaton but to advance further in the championships he must maintain his powerful serve and lessen the amount of time he 'falls over the ball'.
Finally Jelena Jankovic demolished her opponent and Rafael Nadal began weakly, losing the first set but turned around to win a four set match 5-7 6-2 7-6(2) 6-3.
P.S. loved the slogan on the shirts of a group in the audience of Chris Eatons game, 'Get Eaten by Eaton'!
2 comments:
Sorry Matt but Venus has just won the singles final- YES!! and then both Serena and Venus teamed up to win the doubles- The Williams sisters rule!
VERY sceptical
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