Wimbledon 2018: Singles – Quarter Finals
Allsportspk presents to you the highlights of the Quarter finals of day 9 of men’s singles of the Wimbledon 2018.
Men’s Singles
Single’s: Kevin Anderson vs Roger Federer
Result: Kevin Anderson defeated Roger Federer in Wimbledon 2018 by 2-6, 6-7(5), 7-5, 6-4, 13-11.
Highlights:
- An absolute and stunning performance was seen between Kevin Anderson and the Swiss World No.2, Roger Federer throughout the match.
- In the first set, Roger Federer gave a brilliant performance as he easily dominated Kevin Anderson by a margin of four points as Kevin failed to score many points on his serve.
The thin line between victory and defeat.
Until today, Roger Federer had never lost at #Wimbledon having held match point… pic.twitter.com/GXtjW8Dkr7
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) 11 July 2018
- However, the next set was also worth-seeing as after a good performance from both the players, the set was again decided on the tie-breaker.
- But in the end, Kevin Anderson again faced defeat on the tie-break as Roger Federer constantly scored points which helped him to winning the set easily.
We have a new GOAT on the ? court!! No. 8⃣ seed ?? @KAndersonATP wins against No. 1⃣ seed and reigning @Wimbledon champion ?? @rogerfederer 2-6, 6(5)-7, 7-5, 6-4, 13-11 in the quarterfinals.#Illini ?? | #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/dTDtw2tRq3
— Illini M Tennis (@IlliniMTennis) 11 July 2018
- A sensational battle was again witnessed by both the players in the third set of the match as the score became level at 5-5 after a tough fight.
- But in the end, Kevin Anderson claimed the victory by 7-5 as Roger Federer failed to score the last two points first in quick succession.
“There are moments that you rise to the occasion, and I didn’t. It just happened that today wasn’t the day.”
After 11 #Wimbledon match wins in a row, we bid farewell to our eight-time champion – until next year, @rogerfederer. pic.twitter.com/gullVyRGeh
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) 11 July 2018
- The match came to the fourth set and again both the players were giving their best as they were scoring points one after the other.
- But again this time, the South African player, Kevin Anderson managed to pull off the victory in this set as he scored the last two points in quick succession.
One of the biggest comebacks #Wimbledon has ever seen?
From match point down in the third set, @KAndersonATP recovers to beat defending champion Roger Federer 2-6, 6-7(5), 7-5, 6-4, 13-11 and reach the semi-finals pic.twitter.com/1MbczdEmtD
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) 11 July 2018
- Now it was all down to the decisive set of the match for both the players.
- Roger Federer was scoring points confidently while on the other hand, Kevin Anderson was also scoring at a very fast pace.
The defending champion is OUT.
Roger Federer is beaten in the quarter-finals at Wimbledon by eighth seed Kevin Anderson.
Reaction ? https://t.co/op2CQdQUWZ
? @BBCOne#bbctennis #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/yUbTYGI6FQ— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) 11 July 2018
- After a sensational fight, Kevin Anderson ended the dreams of Roger Federer’s 9th Wimbledon title as he scored the last two points in quick succession and won the decisive set.
- Kevin Anderson successfully managed to make it to the Semi finals where he will now play against the American star player, John Isner in the Wimbledon 2018.
Single’s: Novak Djokovic vs Kei Nishikori
Result: Novak Djokovic defeated Kei Nishikori in Wimbledon 2018 Quarter final by 6-3, 3-6, 6-2, 6-2.
Highlights:
- An outstanding performance was seen between Novak Djokovic against Kei Nishikori in all the three sets.
- The Serbian star player, Novak Djokovic easily dominated Kei Nishikori in the opening set of the match as Kei Nishikori was only able to recover a total of three points throughout the set.
In fine fettle…@DjokerNole takes the advantage in his #Wimbledon quarter-final against Kei Nishikori, winning the first set 6-3 pic.twitter.com/z2ND6ne2xm
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) 11 July 2018
- However, in the next set, the Japanese player, Kei Nishikori was playing confidently at the start as he was scoring points at a very fast pace.
- In the end, Novak Djokovic lost the set as Kei Nishikori did not let him score more than a total of three points throughout the set.
Novak Djokovic plays great in the last two sets & wins 10 of the last 12 games since 2-2 *0-40 to beat Kei Nishikori 6-3, 3-6, 6-2, 6-2 and reach the SFs at #Wimbledon for the 8th time. Grand Slam SF number #31 for the Serb. [getty] pic.twitter.com/VKQtn1dJcL
— José Morgado (@josemorgado) 11 July 2018
- However, in the next set, Novak Djokovic was playing great as this time he was scoring points at a very swift rate.
- On the other hand, Kei Nishikori was just losing points and failed to recover the lead.
A first #Wimbledon semi-final since 2015 for @DjokerNole
Our three-time champion remains in pursuit of another title, beating Kei Nishikori 6-3, 3-6, 6-2, 6-2 to reach the last four pic.twitter.com/f2WXaax4H3
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) 11 July 2018
- In the end, Novak Djokovic claimed the victory in this set by a margin of four points as Kei Nishikori was only able to score a total of two points throughout the set.
- Bad luck again struck Kei Nishikori as he faced a similar defeat in the fourth set by 6-2 and failed to make it to the next round of Wimbledon 2018.
“It feels great to be in the last four. I feel like I’m peaking at the right moment”
Could this be @DjokerNole‘s year?#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/COAnqhaOg7
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) 11 July 2018
- Novak Djokovic successfully sealed his place into the Semis where he will now play against the World No.1 Spaniard star player, Rafael Nadal in the Semi finals of Wimbledon 2018.
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