Simona Halep has overcome Ukrainian opponent Elina Svitolina 6-1 6-3 to set up her debut Wimbledon final. The Romanian who is making her ninth main draw appearance at SW19 crushed her 8th seeded opposition in the first set, with Svitolina failing to hold serve once. Both women were forced to work hard to hold their…
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MATCH REPORT. Roberto Bautista Agut to make semi final debut after Guido Pella win
Roberto Bautista Agut has continued his formidable 2019 by beating Argentine Guido Pella 7-5 6-4 3-6 6-3 to make his first ever Grand Slam semi final. Playing each other for the third time, the Spaniard has kept up his perfect record against his 29 year old opponent. An explosive start by the man from Castellón…
MATCH REPORT. Nadal crushes Querrey to reach 9th Wimbledon semi final
Rafael Nadal continued his impressive Wimbledon form as he overcame grass court specialist Sam Querrey in a relatively comfortable win. Playing for the sixth time, Nadal recorded his fifth win over 31 year old Querrey. He started proceedings at a high intensity, and broke the American serve at the second time of asking, taking a…
MATCH REPORT. Federer sets up 13th Wimbledon quarter final with win over Nishikori
Roger Federer has defeated Kei Nishikori 4-6 6-1 6-4 6-4 in a tricky quarter final on Centre Court today. Meeting for the 11th time, Federer has extended his record against the Japanese opponent to 8-3 in their first meeting at Wimbledon. Competing in his 17th Wimbledon quarter final, the Swiss veteran started slowly as the…
MATCH REPORT. SerAndy out of Wimbledon after third round defeat
Crowd favourite’s Serena Williams and Andy Murray have fallen in their third mixed doubles match to number one seeds Bruno Soares and Nicole Melichar. It was always going to be a tough match for the pairing who are now being called ‘SerAndy’, after they finished their second round match last night. Soares and Melichar also…
MATCH REPORT. Djokovic crushes Goffin to reach 9th Wimbledon semi final
Despite a testing first set, Novak Djokovic went on to make light work of 21st seed David Goffin in today’s quarter final. Winning 6-4 6-0 6-2, Djokovic advanced to his ninth Wimbledon semi final and has set up the chance to appear in his sixth final. Making his first appearance in a Wimbledon quarter final,…
SerAndy to take on number one seeds in mixed doubles third round
Serena Williams and Andy Murray have wowed the crowds at Wimbledon this year, and they will continue their mixed doubles campaign against number one seeds Bruno Soares and Nicole Melichar. Facing off on Court Two today, the doubles teams will compete for a place in the quarter finals. American Williams comes off the back of…
MATCH PREVIEW. Bautista Agut vs Pella Wimbledon QF.
23rd seed Roberto Bautista Agut will face off with 26th seeded Guido Pella in an unlikely quarter final matchup. The two players have met twice before, with the Spaniard Bautista Agut winning on both occasions. Their first meeting was their only Grand Slam contest, coming at the 2017 Australian Open in the first round. The…
MATCH PREVIEW. Nadal vs Querrey Wimbledon QF
Continuing his attempt to win a first Wimbledon title since 2010, Rafael Nadal will take on grass court specialist Sam Querrey in the Wimbledon quarter final. The two veterans have met five times in their careers, with world number two Nadal holding a 4-1 lead over the American. Their only Grand Slam meeting came nine…
MATCH PREVIEW. Federer vs Nishikori Wimbledon QF
Roger Federer will continue his bid for a 21st Grand Slam title as he faces world number seven Kei Nishikori in the quarter finals of Wimbledon. Despite being the eleventh time the two men have faced each other, they have only met once at a Grand Slam. In 2017 Federer got the better of his…
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