Serena And Venus Bring Out The Big Guns
In a day of upsets, Venus and Serena Williams asserted themselves and established themselves as big favorites to gain the finals.
In a day of upsets, Venus and Serena Williams asserted themselves and established themselves as big favorites to gain the finals.
On the most exciting day in tennis, Federer and Nadal performed as expected but every other match was a tightly contested battle.
Rafa Nadal found himself with his back against the wall again on Saturday as Andy Murray and Robin Soderling continued to be the tournament’s most impressive players.
Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova will square off in a much touted Round of Sixteen pairing that began to look like a mismatch on Saturday.
On Friday, the top seeds all advanced in the men’s upper bracket as the game’s experienced performers moved on to the round of sixteen.
Venus Williams rolled and Vera Zvonareva crushed number 15, Yanina Wckmayer, but all eyes were focused on Belgian’s two former number ones who are now ready to clash in Monday’s Round of Sixteen.
On a day dominated by the excitement of John Isner and Nicolay Mahut on Court 18, all the big names moved on at Wimbledon.
The tour players were exhilarated to meet the queen and after their curtsies went about creating some very regal performances of their own.
In anticipation of today’s play, analysts first thought Isner-Mahut might end quickly. At 66-66, they though the match might not end at all. When the last ball was struck, there was a surreal atmosphere that overcame the All England Club.
In the longest, most memorable tennis match of all time, John Isner and Nicolas Mahut were forced to halt play at 59-59 in the fifth set leaving fans wondering what tomorrow will bring.