Wimbledon 2018
Women’s Singles
Match: Johanna Konta Vs Dominka Cibulkova
Summary: Johanna Konta could not compete with the sheer class of Dominika Cibulkova as she lost two consecutive sets to lose the match. The difference between the two was Dominika Cibulkova’s win percentage on second serve which allowed her to breeze past her opponent.
Result: Dominka Cibulkova defeated Johanna Konta by 6-3, 6-4.
Johanna Konta out in the second round with a 6-3 6-4 defeat by Dominika Cibulkova. Will drop to the mid-40s in the world rankings #Wimbledon
— Stuart Fraser (@stu_fraser) July 5, 2018
Unseeded Dominika Cibulkova takes out last year’s semi finalist Jo Konta 6-3, 6-4.
Konta left #Wimbledon last year ranked 4th. She will leave this year outside the top 40.
She has never been the same since losing to Venus last year.
— Matt Dowell (@TheMattDowell) July 5, 2018
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Match: Sofia Kenin Vs Vitalia Diatchenko
Summary: Sofia Kenin struggled hard throughout the match and although she was at her best in the first set. However her worst performance emerged in the 2nd set as she lost to Vitali Diatchenko who advanced in the next round of Wimbledon 2018.
Result: Vitalia Diatchencko defeated Sofia Kenin by 6-4, 6-1.
Maria Sharapova conqueror,Vitalia Diatchenko backs up her win over the Russian, with a straight sets 6-4,6-1 win over Sofia Kenin to advance to her1st third round at a major.
— New Fanzone (@NewFanzone) July 5, 2018
27yo Russian qualifier Vitalia Diatchenko came into #Wimbledon having never won a match draw match here. Backs up her win over Maria Sharapova, defeats Sofia Kenin 64 61 to advance to her 1st 3R at a Slam.
Plays Ostapenko or Flipkens.
— WTA Insider (@WTA_insider) July 5, 2018
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Match: Simona Halep Vs Zheng Saisai
Summary: The reigning World number one tennis player, Simona Halep faced tough competition from Zheng in the first set. But, after winning the initial set she did not allow Zheng to win a single game in the 2nd set to register a dominant win.
Result: Simona Halep defeated Zheng Saisai by 7-5, 6-0.
Simona Halep wins 10 consecutive games from 3-5 down to defeat Zheng Saisai 75 60.
Tricky one against Hsieh Su-Wei in 3R. #Wimbledon
— WTA Insider (@WTA_insider) July 5, 2018
Saisai Zheng was up 5-3 on No. 1 Simona Halep. She didn’t win another game.
Halep is through the third round after a 7-5, 6-0 victory. pic.twitter.com/DyK0dTWJL7
— SI Tennis (@SI_Tennis) July 5, 2018
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Match: Alison Riske Vs Belinda Bencic
Summary: After losing first set in what was an under par performance by Belinda, the Swiss tennis player earned a tough win in the 2nd set to force a final set. Unlike, Belinda, Alison Riske could not make a comeback as Belinda Bencic won the set and the match quite convincingly.
Result: Belinda Bencic defeated Alison Riske by 6-1, 7-6(10), 6-2.
Heartbreaking loss for Peters Township native Alison Riske at @Wimbledon Belinda Bencic rallies with 1-6 7-6 (12-10) 6-2 comeback win over @Riske4rewards #WTAE
— Andrew Stockey (@astockeyWTAE) July 5, 2018
Alison Riske, who has had a quietly strong season and excels on grass, looking very good against Belinda Bencic. Leads by a set and a break, 61 21. #Wimbledon
— WTA Insider (@WTA_insider) July 5, 2018
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Match: Yulia Putintseva Vs Daria Kasatkina
Summary: Daria Kasatkina’s win percentage in the 1st and 2nd serve was quite high than Yulia Putintseva throughout the match. In short, Yulia did not look in a threatning position to win, as Daria defeated her with ease.
Result: Daria Kasatkina defeated Yulia Putintseva by 6-2, 6-3.
Who’s putting her foot on the gasolina?
Daria Kasatkina.
— Matt Johnson (@matte_johnson) July 5, 2018
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Match: Sachia Vickery Vs Elise Mertens
Summary: Elise Mertens won seven games in a row to defeat Sachia Vickery who appeared to be out of touch. In the first set, Elise breezed past Vickery but some retaliation was seen in the 2nd set, however it was not enough to defeat Elise Mertens who qualified for next round of Wimbledon 2018.
Result: Elise Mertens defeated Sachia Vickery by 6-1, 6-3.
Britain’s No. 1 Johanna Konta crashes out of #Wimbledon after losing to world no. 33 Dominica Cibulkova 6-3, 6-4. Cibulkova plays World no. 15 Elise Mertens next.
— Wimbledon_The Championship (@WhiteDominic3) July 5, 2018
No disrespect to Elise Mertens, who rolled through R1+2 but is a bit of an unproven commodity on grass, or the always-tricky Hsieh Su-wei, but: a Halep-Cibulkova fourth round on Monday would be fuego. https://t.co/JFyQIGVRsJ
— Victoria Chiesa (@vrcsports) July 5, 2018
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Match: Carla Suarez Navarro Vs Sara Sorribes Tormo
Summary: Sara Sorribes came close to winning the first set but she was no match for her Spanish counterpart, Carla who defeated her in the 1st set. Sara Sorribes was supposed to come back strong in the 2nd half but this set was her worst of the two as Carla won it and cruised into the next round of Wimbledon 2018
Result: Carla Suarez Navarro defeated Sara Sorribes Tormo by 6-4, 6-1.
another tiny lady who has a special place in my heart advances to the 3rd rd. Congrats, #Carlasuareznavarro owner of the sweetest single backhand in the women’s game.?❤?
— raymond johnson (@raymond04489465) July 5, 2018
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Match: Lara Arrubarrena Vs Hsieh Su-wei
Summary: Lara Arruabarrena’s performance in the first and second set remained constant as Su-wei gained more points than her opponent in the 1st and and 2nd serve to win two consecutive sets and qualify for the next round.
Result: Hsieh Su-wei defeated Lara Arrubarrena by 6-3, 6-3.
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