Women’s Singles
Single’s: Camila Giorgi vs Katerina Siniakova
Result: Camila Giorgi defeated Katerina Siniakova by 3-6, 7-6(6), 6-2.
Highlights:
- An absolute and breathtaking performance was witnessed by Camila Giorgi and the Czech star player, Katerina Siniakova in all the three sets.
- Katerina Siniakova opened the scoring of the first set as Camila Giorgi failed to score the first point on her serve.
Camila Giorgi saves a MP in the 2nd set and beats Katerina Siniakova 3-6, 7-6(6), 6-2 for her 3rd career 2nd week at a Slam, first in five years. #Wimbledon
— José Morgado (@josemorgado) 6 July 2018
- However, Katerina Siniakova continued to score at a very fast pace while on the other hand, Camila Giorgi was dropping points quickly.
- In the end, the Italian, Camila Giorgi faced defeat by a margin of three points and the match moved on to the second set.
Camila Giorgi, one of the most electric — and exasperating, and enigmatic — ballstrikers in tennis, will play for her FIRST major quarterfinal on Manic Monday.#Wimbledon#AccentSW19#Forza#AccentItaliano
— Matt Zemek (@mzemek) 6 July 2018
- Although, Katerina Siniakova took the lead in the next set but Camila Giorgi was also scoring points this time at a very swift pace.
- A sensational fight was seen between the two star players as the set eventually came to a tie-breaker.
- However, Camila Giorgi claimed her victory in this set as Katerina Siniakova dropped some points on the tie-break.
Six years after she first made it into the last 16, Camila Giorgi has done it again.
She’s beaten Katerina Siniakova in a two-and-a-half hour epic on court 18 ?https://t.co/UZiSHCXoGx#Wimbledon #bbctennis pic.twitter.com/PC0bM5WSGX
— BBC Tennis (@bbctennis) 6 July 2018
- Now it was all down to the third set for both the players. Katerina Siniakova took the lead as Camila Giorgi failed to score on her serve.
- However, Katerina Siniakova easily faced defeat as she lost a total of three points on her serve throughout the match.
- Camila Giorgi secured her place into the round of 16 where she will play against Ekaterina Makarova in Wimbledon 2018.
Single’s: Evgeniya Rodina vs Madison Keys
Result: Evgeniya Rodina defeated Madison Keys by 7-5, 5-7, 6-4.
Highlights:
- The American player, Madison Keys took a perfect start as she opened the scoring of the first set.
- On the other hand, Evgeniya Rodina was also scoring points at a very fast pace.
- After a tough fight between them, the score became levelled at 5-5.
No. 10 seed Madison Keys is the latest upset victim at Wimbledon.
World No. 120 Evgeniya Rodina beats the 23-year-old American 7-5, 5-7, 6-4.
Only 3 of the top 10 seeds on the women’s side remain: No. 1 Simona Halep, No. 7 Karolina Pliskova, No. 9 Venus Williams. pic.twitter.com/EDgHyeZIqP
— SI Tennis (@SI_Tennis) 6 July 2018
- But in the end, it was the Russian star player, Evgeniya Rodina who sealed her victory by scoring the last two points in a quick succession.
- The next set started and this time Evgeniya Rodina took the lead as Madison Keys failed to score on her serve.
- However, both the players again gave each other a very tough time throughout the set as the score again was equalized at 5-5.
UPSET!
Russian qualifier Evgeniya Rodina defeats American, Madison Keys 7-5, 5-7, 6-4 to progress to the fourth round of #Wimbledon for the first time in her career.
— New Fanzone (@NewFanzone) 6 July 2018
- But in the end, Madison Keys won the set this time after Evgeniya Rodina failed to score the last two points first.
- Now it was all down to the decisive set of the match. Madison Keys opened the scoring of this set with a powerful shot.
- Both the players played at their peak in the third set as they were scoring points quickly one after the other.
Russian #tennis player #EvgeniyaRodina on Friday pulled off a big upset, defeating the US’ @Madison_Keys, the tenth seed, 7-5, 5-7, 6-4, to book a place in the round of 16 at @Wimbledon for the first time in her career. #Wimbledon
— Bengal Newz (Sport) (@BengalNewzSport) 6 July 2018
- But at last, Evgeniya Rodina scored the last two points in a quick succession and claimed her victory in the decisive set.
- Although, Madison Keys scored a total of fifteen points on an ace but still she failed to defeat the Russian.
- Evgeniya Rodina ultimately booked her place into the round of 16 where she will face Serena Williams in Wimbledon 2018.
Single’s: Ekaterina Makarova vs Lucie Safarova
Result: Ekaterina Makarova defeated Lucie Safarova by 4-6, 6-4, 6-1.
Highlights:
- Ekaterina Makarova took a great start as she opened the scoring of the first set with a powerful backhand shot.
- On the other hand, Lucie Safarova was also scoring points at a very swift pace.
- A sensational fight was witnessed between them as the score became levelled at 4-4.
Ekaterina Makarova beat Lucie Safarova 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 disproving, if only for one more round, Wozniacki’s prediction that she would not go far at #Wimbledon
— Jane McManus (@janesports) 6 July 2018
- But in the end, it was the Czech player, Lucie Safarova who finally claimed her win by scoring the last two points in a quick succession.
- The next set started and again Lucie Safarova took the lead as Ekaterina Makarova failed to score on her serve.
Ekaterina Makarova beats Lucie Safarova 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 to reach the #Wimbledon R16.
Perhaps to the surprise of Caroline Wozniacki.
— Ben Rothenberg (@BenRothenberg) 6 July 2018
- However, both the players again played at their very best throughout the set as the score again was equalized at 4-4.
- But in the end, Ekaterina Makarova won the set this time as Lucie Safarova failed to score the last point on her serve.
- Now it was all down to the decisive set of the match. Lucie Safarova opened the scoring of this set again.
Ekaterina Makarova backs up her win over Wozniacki with a 46 64 61 win over Lucie Safarova to make the 2nd week at a Slam for the 1st time since 2017 AO. Plays Giorgi or Siniakova. #Wimbledon
— WTA Insider (@WTA_insider) 6 July 2018
- However, Ekaterina Makarova won the set in the end as she did not let Lucie Safarova to score more than a single point throughout the set.
- Ekaterina Makarova finally made it to the round of 16 where she will play against Camila Giorgi in the Wimbledon 2018.
Single’s: Donna Vekic vs Yanina Wickmayer
Result: Donna Vekic defeated Yanina Wickmayer by 7-6(2), 6-1.
Highlights:
- An absolute and jaw-dropping performance was seen by the Croatian player, Donna Vekic in both the sets.
- Donna Vekic opened the scoring of the first set and was scoring points at a very good pace.
@DonnaVekic keep believing in you, holding the confidence, staying toe to toe with the opponent and keeping the pressure on her, she’s human, she will tremble sooner or later and you’ll be there to grab your chances.
— Dan V. (@DanusaVeras1) 6 July 2018
- On the other hand, Yanina Wickmayer was also scoring points immediately as soon as Donna Vekic scored.
- After a tough fight between them, the set eventually came to a tie-breaker as the scores were levelled at 6-6.
Donna Vekic through to her 1st Slam R16 with a straight sets defeat of Yanina Wickmayer.
Her win over Sloane Stephens was impressive, but she needed to back it up. Might not mean much with the state of the draw, but I’d say she’s a legitimate contender for the #Wimbledon title.
— Abigail Johnson (@abigailtennis) 6 July 2018
- However, the Belgian star player, Yanina Wickmayer lost on the tie-break as she dropped a total of two points on her serve.
- The next set started after a short break and this time again Donna Vekic opened the scoring as Yanina Wickmayer failed to score on her serve.
Donna Vekic is into the second week of a Grand Slam for the first time, beating Yanina Wickmayer 7-6(2), 6-1.
Awaits winner of Goerges-Strycova. #Wimbledon
— Ben Rothenberg (@BenRothenberg) 6 July 2018
- An outclass performance was seen in the second set as Yanina Wickmayer failed to score more than point throughout the set.
- Donna Vekic finally booked her place to the round of 16 where she will play against the German star player, Julia Gorges in the Wimbledon 2018.
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