Wimbledon 2018: Day 6; Round of 32 – 1st Half Of Singles
Allsportspk presents to you the first half of men’s and women’s singles of Wimbledon Open 2018.
Men’s Singles
Single’s: Juan Martin del Potro vs Benoit Paire
Result: Juan Martin del Potro defeated Benoit Paire by 6-4, 7-6(4), 6-3.
Highlights:
- The Argentine player, Juan Martin del Potro took a great start as he won the first set by a margin of two points after a tough fight.
Game, set, match: Juan Martin del Potro! ✅
He’s beaten Benoit Paire 6-4 7-6 6-3 to reach the #Wimbledon fourth round ?
? https://t.co/1ABD4WzoEa#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/jFJQRTW3eV
— BBC Tennis (@bbctennis) 7 July 2018
- However, in the next set a sensational performance was witnessed between the two players as the set eventually came to a tie-breaker.
- But again, Juan Martin del Potro dominated the Frenchmen, Benoit Paire on the tie-break and the match moved to the third set.
Wimbledon | Juan Martín del Potro (??) superó en sets corridos a Benoit Paire (??) por 6-4,7-6,6-3. El tandilense se convirtió hoy en el tenista argentino con más triunfos (20) en la catedral (superando a Nalbandian que tenía 19). pic.twitter.com/bMP062bwn1
— Drive Cruzado (@DriveCruzado) 7 July 2018
- Benoit Paire was playing great at the start of the set but in the end, he failed to win it as he dropped a number of points on his serve.
- Juan Martin del Potro successfully managed to make it to the round of 16 where he will face Gilles Simon in the Wimbledon Open 2018.
Juan Martin del Potro books his place in the second week at #Wimbledon with another three-set victory, defeating Benoit Paire 6-4, 7-6(4), 6-3.
Could the ?? lift his second Grand Slam ? next week? pic.twitter.com/5LYzcge7GR
— ATP World Tour (@ATPWorldTour) 7 July 2018
Single’s: Rafael Nadal vs Alex de Minaur
Result: Rafael Nadal defeated Alex de Minaur by 6-1, 6-2, 6-4.
Highlights:
- An eye catching performance was witnessed between Rafael Nadal and Alex de Minaur throughout the match.
The tweener lob, executed with perfection by @RafaelNadal…@HSBC_Sport Play of the Day is outrageous ? pic.twitter.com/G48cMnI0c0
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) 7 July 2018
- The Spaniard and World No.1, Rafael Nadal took a perfect start to the match as he gave a humiliating defeat to Alex de Minaur in the first set by a margin of five points.
- However, Alex de Minaur was scoring points confidently in the start of the next set but again he lost a number of points and failed to win the set.
Marching on into the fourth round, @RafaelNadal triumphs 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 against Alex de Minaur on Centre Court#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/zaMuV4csk8
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) 7 July 2018
- In the third set, a tough battle was fought between the two players, however, again it was Rafael Nadal who claimed the victory in the third set.
Game, set, match: Rafael Nadal ✅
He’s beaten Alex de Minaur 6-1 6-2 6-4
? https://t.co/1ABD4WzoEa#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/eWL6OirpE7
— BBC Tennis (@bbctennis) 7 July 2018
- Rafael Nadal ultimately sealed his place into the round of 16 where now he will play against the Russian star player, Jiri Vesely at Wimbledon Open 2018.
Q. The draw, you and Roger, scheduled to meet in the final if you go through. Is that a match you would like to happen again?
RAFAEL NADAL: If I am in the final, I prefer to face an easier opponent. I am not stupid (smiling).
— Mark Masters (@markhmasters) 7 July 2018
Single’s: Jiri Vesely vs Fabio Fognini
Result: Jiri Vesely defeated Fabio Fognini by 7-6(4), 3-6, 6-3, 6-2.
Highlights:
- An astonishing performance was seen between Jiri Vesely and Fabio Fognini in the first set as it eventually came to a tie-breaker.
- However, the Czech player, Jiri Vesely scored points at a very fast pace and successfully managed to win the first set.
Day 6 of #Wimbledon2018 and a quiet day on the outside courts today…. a nice celebration, Fabio Fognini losing his #raquet, taking a rest and punching his #raquet #tennis #photography pic.twitter.com/FEJb3SJWsD
— Andy Couldridge (@ai_andyc) 7 July 2018
- But the Italian star player, Fabio Fognini came in action as he made a come back in the next set and won it by a margin of three points upfront.
#93 Jiri Vesely wins in four sets over #19 Fabio Fognini to reach the second week of #Wimbledon for the second time.
Vesely next faces Rafael Nadal.
— Ben Rothenberg (@BenRothenberg) 7 July 2018
- Despite taking the lead in the third set, Fabio Fognini dropped a number of points on his serve and failed to claim victory over Jiri Vesely in this set.
- Jiri Vesely yet again gave a stunning performance in the fourth set as he did not let Fabio Fognini to score more than a total of two points throughout the set and won the set by 6-2 in the end.
.@jiri_vesely advances to the fourth round of a Grand Slam for the second time, beating No. 19 seed Fabio Fognini 7-6(4), 3-6, 6-3, 6-2.
Will the former junior No. 1 be able to challenge World No. 1 Rafael Nadal on Monday? ? #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/bHZwMQehyM
— ATP World Tour (@ATPWorldTour) 7 July 2018
- Jiri Vesely finally made it to the round of 16 where he will play against the World No.1 player, Rafael Nadal in the Wimbledon Open 2018.
Single’s: Gilles Simon vs Matthew Ebden
Result: Gilles Simon defeated Matthew Ebden by 6-1, 6-7(3), 6-3, 7-6(2).
Highlights:
- A jaw-dropping performance was witnessed between Gilles Simon and Matthew Ebden throughout the match.
Le ?? Gilles Simon se qualifie pour les huitièmes de finale de Wimbledon en battant Ebden 6/1 6/7 6/3 7/6. ?????????#WeSportFR #Tennis #Wimbledon ? Glyn KIRK. AFP pic.twitter.com/bqbxAohBbL
— We Sport FR (@wesportfr) 7 July 2018
- Gilles Simon stunned the crowd by winning the first set by 6-1 as Matthew Ebden lost a number of points on his serve.
- However, a tough battle was seen between them in the second set as the set eventually came to a tie-breaker.
SPECIAL. ?
Matthew Ebden is through to the 3rd round of a grand slam for the very first time, at #Wimbledon!
A tremendous victory for Matt, defeating Frenchman Stephane Robert 6-3, 7-6(5), 4-6, 6-1! Congratulations, @mattebden! Keep it rolling! ??#GoAussies ??? pic.twitter.com/I4FDJhR8Tx
— Aussie Tennis Talks (@AusTennisTalks) 5 July 2018
- Gilles Simon lost the set on the tie-break but he successfully managed to win the third set as Matthew Ebden lost some points in the end of the set.
- The match came to the decisive set in which again a resilient fight was seen between them as the set eventually came to a tie-breaker.
Gael Monfils and Gilles Simon:
Both saw their ranking plummet in 2017. Both missed Davis Cup final win. Both started 2018 with title run. Both lost Australian Open 2R. Both reached Roland Garros 3R. Both now into Wimbledon 4R. If they reach QF they’ll be ?? #1 & #2 in the race.— Oleg S. (@AnnaK_4ever) 7 July 2018
- Bad luck struck the Australian player, Matthew Ebden as he lost the set on the tie-break and finally failed to make it to the next round.
- Gilles Simon successfully sealed his place into the round of 16 where he will face the Argentine star player, Juan Martin del Potro in the round of 16 of Wimbledon Open 2018.
Gilles Simon sets up 4th round match against Del Potro after beating Ebden 6-1 6-7 6-3 7-6. Pretty great performance from the Frenchman, only real blip was serving for the match at 5-4. Doesn’t always have the power, but he can do so many things on a tennis court. #Wimbledon
— Jake Davies (@jakedavi5) 7 July 2018
For Women’s Singles Highlights move to the next page!