What pressure? Murray, Federer continue to cruise as Wimbledon favorites

July 4, 2016 1

The pressure may have escalated for Andy Murray to prevail at Wimbledon for the second time and for Roger Federer to win an elusive 18th major title when world No. 1 Novak Djokovic fell to Sam Querrey in the third round. But neither Murray nor Federer showed any sign of it during their respective fourth-round matches on Monday.
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Another Wimbledon marathon for Isner ends in French victory

July 4, 2016 2

John Isner is no stranger to Wimbledon marathon. He came out on top, of course, in the most famous one–a 70-68 in the fifth set battle against Nicolas Mahut in 2010. But he’s lost a few, too, and that proved to be the case again on Sunday at the All-England Club. […]

Down goes Djokovic: Querrey pulls off Wimbledon stunner

July 3, 2016 5

There will be no calendar-year Grand Slam in 2016 and there will be a new Wimbledon champion. That was guaranteed when Sam Querrey shocked world No. 1 Novak Djokovic, who lifted the trophy at the All-England Club in both 2014 and 2015, 7-6(6), 6-1, 3-6, 7-6(5) during third-round action Saturday afternoon. […]

Del Potro upsets Wawrinka to reach Wimbledon third round

July 1, 2016 0

Juan Martin Del Potro turned back the clock on Friday, and by doing so he unexpectedly surged into the Wimbledon third round. Appearing on Centre Court for the first time since an epic 2013 semifinal loss to Novak Djokovic, Del Potro scored a 3-6, 6-3, 7-6(2), 6-3 victory over Stan Wawrinka. […]

As expected, Willis steals the show as Federer wins the match

June 29, 2016 1

It was unofficial Marcus Willis Day at Wimbledon, if not throughout all of London. The Cinderella story who has captivated the British sporting world this week may not have found the win column on Wednesday, but he will always be able to say that he played against Roger Federer on Centre Court at the All-England Club. […]

Kyrgios wins Wimbledon opener, joined by Brown in last 64

June 28, 2016 2

It will be Nick Kyrgios vs. Dustin Brown at Wimbledon on Thursday. Popcorn, anyone? That second-round showdown became a reality after Brown outlasted Dusan Lajovic 4-6, 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 and Kyrgios held off Radek Stepanek 6-4, 6-3, 6-7(9), 6-1 on Tuesday afternoon. […]

Federer to face Willis, Djokovic also cruises through Wimbledon opener

June 28, 2016 0

Roger Federer kicked off his bid for an eighth Wimbledon title by surviving a commendable effort from Guido Pella 7-6(5), 7-6(3), 6-3 during Wimbledon first-round action on Monday. Federer struck 12 aces without double-faulting and did not face a single break point while advancing in two hours and five minutes. […]

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