Djokovic, Federer Storm Into Wimbledon QFs While Zverev, Rublev Fall
Posted by Staff on July 5th, 2021 @ 5:16 pm
Favorites Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer both rolled into yet another Wimbledon quarterfinal. On a busy final “Manic Monday”, Djokovic won his 18th straight match at Wimbledon crushing an overmatched Cristian Garin 6-2, 6-4, 6-2.
Djokovic, who is 18-0 in Slams this year, reached his 50th career Slam quarterfinal.
“I am happy, particularly with the match today. After the third round, it was kind of up and down for me,” Djokovic said. …
Federer Gets Through Norrie At Wimbledon, Medvedev Makes Comeback, Kyrgios Retires
Posted by Staff on July 3rd, 2021 @ 5:48 pm
Roger Federer moved into his 18th career Wimbledon fourth round hanging on to beat Brit Cameron Norrie 6-4, 6-4 5-7, 6-4.
Federer overwhelmed the 25-year-old who prefers the clay, but things got tight in the fourth after Federer blew a break before managing to get out of a 15-30 hole.
“I’m super relieved as it was a tough battle,” Federer told the crowd. “I was so close to serving it out in …
Gauff Sets Kerber Monday Showdown, Teen Raducanu Shines In Wimbledon Debut, Barty Better
Posted by Staff on July 3rd, 2021 @ 5:38 pm
Coco Gauff is not afraid of the big stage. Just 17, the American improved to 3-0 on Wimbledon’s historic Centre Court after easing past Kaja Juvan 6-3, 6-3.
Gauff is back into her second straight Wimbledon fourth round, and this year she did it without losing a set or even being tested.
“I would say this is the best I feel on my serve,” Gauff said. “Honestly, every time I play on …
Djokovic Streaks Into Wimbledon Week 2, Korda Climbing, Murray Falls; Federer Back Sat.
Posted by Staff on July 2nd, 2021 @ 6:40 pm
Novak Djokovic cruised into a 13th Wimbledon week two beating qualifier Denis Kudla 6-4, 6-3, 7-6(7). The tournament favorite, though, had to recover from a 4-2 final set hole to the American and came break from being down a set point in the breaker.
But Djokovic has now won his last 17 matches at Wimbledon and last 17 in Slams as he continues his chase for history.
“I had to slow down …
Muguruza Sent Off, Swiatek Storms Into Week 2 At Wimbledon; Barty, Gauff Sat.
Posted by Staff on July 2nd, 2021 @ 3:55 pm
The Wimbledon women’s draw is down to just one former champion and the first week is still not completed. Today, Garbine Muguruza was the latest big name to exit as the 2017 champion fell to Ons Jabeur in a crazy 5-7, 6-3, 6-2 win.
In a breakpoint-filled affair, Jabeur ran off 5 straight points from 0-40 down to take the second. And in the third, she won the first 11 points …
Barty Battles Ahead At Wimbledon, Gauff Impresses; Svitolina, Azarenka Out
Posted by Staff on July 1st, 2021 @ 7:44 pm
Top seed Ash Barty’s road to a first Wimbledon title got easier today. Barty returned to the third round with a scratchy win over Anna Blinkova 6-4, 6-3.
The Australian was burdened by some serving issues but the most important, she survived the upset bug.
“A few things didn’t feel quite right today. That’s half the battle in sport, is being able to find a way when it’s not feeling all …
Federer Flies By Gasquet At Wimbledon, Medvedev Rolling; Djokovic, Murray On Fri.
Posted by Staff on July 1st, 2021 @ 7:29 pm
After a dodgy opening round escape on Tuesday, Roger Federer faced another Frenchman and this one went much more straightforward. Federer improved to 19-2 against Richard Gasquet cruising to a 7-6(1), 6-1, 6-4 win.
Federer start off slowly but once he scratched out a tiebreaker he ran away with the match. The Swiss has won his last 25 sets against Gasquet.
“I know Richard really well,” said Federer. “We’ve played so many …
Sabalenka, Swiatek Advance At Wimbledon As More Seeds Fall; Gauff Gets Top Billing
Posted by Staff on June 30th, 2021 @ 6:23 pm
Another day of more upsets in the women’s draw at Wimbledon as three more top 10 seeds fell as No. 4 Sofia Kenin, No. 5 Bianca Andreescu and No. 9 Belinda Bencic were all eliminated.
Kenin’s miserable 2021 continued as the former Australian Open champion was upset by Madison Brengle 6-2, 6-4. Earlier, Andreescu was ousted for a second time this grass season by Alize Cornet who pulled the upset 6-2, …
Djokovic Dominant, Murray Drama At Wimbledon; Federer v Gasquet
Posted by Staff on June 30th, 2021 @ 6:20 pm
Novak Djokovic looked the part of the favorite at Wimbledon, breezing past Kevin Anderson 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 in a rematch of their 2018 final. The Serb committed a total of six unforced errors and never faced a break point in the destruction.
Djokovic is now 16-0 in Slams this year and has won his last 16 at Wimbledon where he has won the last two years.
“Obviously I’m in a high …
Federer Survives Mannarino At Wimbledon, Medvedev Gets Revenge; Djokovic, Murray Return
Posted by Staff on June 29th, 2021 @ 7:47 pm
Roger Federer needed some help to stay in 2021 Wimbledon title hunt on Tuesday. The Swiss found himself in a dogfight with Adrian Mannarino who was up two sets to one until he had to retire late in the fourth after slipping and injuring his right knee.
Federer overcame a shaky start against the Mannarino who was celebrating his 33rd birthday. But the 8-time champ took the first set before Mannarino …
Serena Injured, Barty, Coco, Venus Advance At Wet Wimbledon
Posted by Staff on June 29th, 2021 @ 5:02 pm
Serena Williams’s 2021 Wimbledon came to an abrupt end late Tuesday under the Centre Court roof at Wimbledon. Playing in the first round against Aliaksandra Sasnovich and serving with a 3-1 lead, the 7-time champion appeared to slip and injure her right leg. Moments later she left the court at 3-2 but returned with limp.
Serena gave it a go but was unable to make any movements and retired for just …
Kvitova Shocked By Stephens At Wimbledon; Serena, Barty Tuesday
Posted by Staff on June 28th, 2021 @ 7:11 pm
Former champion Petra Kvitova lasted less than 80 minutes on Centre Court in a 6-3, 6-4 loss to Sloane Stephens in the first round at Wimbledon on Monday.
Stephens, who won the 2017 US Open title, didn’t even play a grass lead up after her second week French Open run. But she’s now beaten the Czech in three of their four meetings.
“I did that super well today,” Stephens said. “Instead of …
Djokovic, Murray Drop Sets, Tsitsipas Out At Wimbledon; Federer Returns
Posted by Staff on June 28th, 2021 @ 6:47 pm
On a wet opening day at Wimbledon, former champions Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray both dropped sets but French finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas was bundled out by Frances Tiafoe in routine fashion 6-4, 6-4, 6-3.
Tiafoe broke Tsitsipas immediately and that set the tone for the American to collect his first career Top 5 win.
Tiafoe never dropped serve, took away the net and overall dominated the Greek who has never excelled on …
Djokovic, Murray, Kvitova-Stephens Open Day 1 At Wimbledon
Posted by Staff on June 27th, 2021 @ 12:47 am
Per Wimbledon tradition, the men’s defending champion will open Centre Court play on Day 1 at Wimbledon, and that player is 5-time champion Novak Djokovic.
The streaking Serb who has won the last two Wimbledons and the last two Grand Slam events begins his title defense Monday against British teen Jack Draper.
“I honestly do not know too much about Draper,” Djokovic said. “I’ve seen him play a little bit in Queen’s, …
Ostapenko Back In Win Column After Title In Eastbourne Over Kontaveit
Posted by Staff on June 26th, 2021 @ 6:27 pm
Former Grand Slam champion Jelena Ostapenko returned to the winners’ circle following an impressive week at Eastbourne which she capped off today with a title win over Anett Kontaveit 6-3, 6-3.
“I’m really happy with the way I played the whole week,” said Ostapenko following her first title since 2019 Luxembourg. “There were some close matches, but I was fighting till the last moment. I played really well, and I think …