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In the aftermath, the day that was, horrible Wednesday at Wimbledon, play continued today (Thursday). The top seed and favorite on the men’s side, Novak Djokovic advanced in straight sets over Bobby Reynolds (USA, Atlanta, GA), 7 – 6, 6 – 3, 6- 1. There are now NO American men remaining in the Wimbledon draw. On the women’s side, the overwhelming favorite Serena Williams was tested, slightly, but advanced over Garcia, 6 – 3, 6- 2. With Sharapova out and Azarenka withdrawing due to injury, Serena looks good to win her third major of 2013. Who could possibly stop her? Well, 2011 Wimbledon champ P. Kvitova remains as does Sam Stosur and S. Lisicki, both of whom advanced in straight sets today. One of my favorites on the women’s side, Li Na, won in three sets over S. Halep, 6 – 2, 1 – 6, 6 – 0. Also, the #4 seed A. Radwanska won 6 – 4, 6 -3 over Johansson of France.
On the men’s side, Del Potro, Nishikori, Gasquet and Berdych were all winners. One of my favorite young players, M. Raonic of Canada fell in four sets to Susling. Big win for Susling. The brat from Australia, B. Tomic defeated James Blake of the USA in three sets and K. Anderson of South Africa advanced in three sets as well. Perhaps the match of the day remains unfinished. Maria Sharapova’s boyfriend, G. Dimitrov of Bulgaria vs. Zemlja of Slovakia. The match was in the fifth set when rain and time pushed it to a resumption of play tomorrow. Dimitrov took the first and third set, the young Slovakian took the second and fourth set. Sharapova was front row in the seats of Centre Court cheering on her fellow. So, this exciting finish will await us tomorrow, weather permitting.
Hard to stay quite as excited about Wimbledon this year, the early exit of Nadal was one thing, the carnage of Wednesday, all the players injured and losing was another, but the second round loss of Federer has left me reeling. Yet, the action goes on. Murray and Djokovic continue on their collision course, and some new names will be joining the party in the quarters and semis this year. Still…just not the same!
Pop culture note: With the NBA finals completed, the great new ABC cop drama Motive returns tonight at 9:00 pm EST. Check it out, you will not be disappointed!!
