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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Rain potentially saves Djokovic at Wimbledon, roof again helps Federer

July 1, 2016 139

Only time will tell, but another rain delay at Wimbledon on Friday may end up extending Novak Djokovic’s reign. Trailing Sam Querrey two sets to none, Djokovic–playing on a roofless Court 1–saw the heavens open up with more precipitation to postpone the remainder of their third-round showdown from Friday to Saturday. […]

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. […]

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. […]

2016 Wimbledon draw analysis

June 25, 2016 9

Novak Djokovic does not have a particularly favorable draw at Wimbledon. The question is: will it matter? Djokovic and Roger Federer are on a collision course for the semifinals. The question is: will it happen? Andy Murray appears to be in good shape on the other side of the bracket. […]

Wimbledon draw revealed, Djokovic and Federer in same half

June 24, 2016 21

The Wimbledon draw ceremony was held on Friday morning in London and it did no favors for Novak Djokovic in the world No. 1’s bid for a third straight title at the All-England Club and for his continued quest of the 2016 calendar-year Grand Slam. Djokovic could face Milos Raonic in the quarterfinals and would run into Roger Federer if both players advance to the semis. […]

Djokovic, Murray, Federer top three favorites at Wimbledon

June 24, 2016 40

There’s Novak Djokovic, there’s Andy Murray, and then there’s everyone else. The two French Open finalists are even bigger favorites at Wimbledon, and it’s not hard to figure out why. Djokovic, especially, is the obvious cream of the crop right now. […]

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