Day 3 of Wimbledon 2024 brought thrilling matches and surprising upsets in both the men's and women's singles. Fans were treated to exceptional tennis as top seeds battled to advance, while some were unexpectedly ousted. Here’s a comprehensive look at the day's highlights, focusing on standout performances, struggles, and the most captivating matches.
Men’s Singles
Day 3 of the men's singles saw defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and Australian Open winner Jannik Sinner among the key players in action. Four seeded players were eliminated, adding to the drama and excitement of the tournament.
Who Looked Good
► Carlos Alcaraz continued his dominant form, securing a second straight-sets victory by defeating Aleksandar Vukic 7-6, 6-2, 6-2. Despite a tight first set, Alcaraz broke Vukic’s serve six times, cruising into the third round.
► Daniil Medvedev, the 2021 US Open champion, faced a tougher challenge against Alexandre Muller. Medvedev prevailed in a four-set battle, winning 6-7, 7-6, 6-4, 7-5. The match featured several grueling rallies, with Medvedev's consistency proving crucial.
► Jannik Sinners showcased his resilience against Matteo Berrettini, the 2021 Wimbledon runner-up. Sinner triumphed 7-6, 7-6, 2-6, 7-6 in a closely contested match, navigating the key moments better in the tiebreaks.
► Jan-Lennard Struff emerged victorious against the seeded Zhang Zhizhen in four tight sets, 5-7, 6-3, 7-6, 7-6. Struff's powerful serving made the difference, edging out Zhang.
Who Struggled
► Casper Ruud, a three-time Grand Slam runner-up, once again faltered at Wimbledon, losing to 37-year-old Fabio Fognini 4-6, 5-7, 7-6, 3-6. Ruud’s discomfort on grass was evident, leading to his early exit.
► Christopher Eubanks, a 2023 Wimbledon quarterfinalist, was unable to replicate his previous success, losing 4-6, 4-6, 2-6 to Quentin Halys. Eubanks failed to create a single break point, with his serve not firing as usual.
► Tallon Griekspoor, the No. 27 seed, had a disappointing day, falling to Miomir Kecmanovic 6-4, 6-7, 6-1, 2-6, 3-6. Griekspoor’s aggressive game faltered at crucial moments, contributing to his defeat.
Match of the Day
The standout match was Felix Auger-Aliassime against Thanasi Kokkinakis. Auger-Aliassime took the first two sets 6-4, 7-5 but Kokkinakis saved four match points in the third-set tiebreak, eventually winning it 11-9. Kokkinakis rode this momentum to take the fourth set 6-4 and the final set 6-4, completing a remarkable comeback 4-6, 5-7, 7-6, 7-4, 6-4.
Women’s Singles
Day 3 of the women’s singles featured US Open champion Coco Gauff and four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka. While some players shone, others faltered, leading to some surprising results.
Who Looked Good
► Coco Gauff continued her impressive run with a comfortable 6-2, 6-1 win over qualifier Anca Todoni. Gauff was solid throughout, giving Todoni little chance to find her footing.
► Emma Navarro delivered a stunning performance to defeat Naomi Osaka 6-4, 6-1. Navarro hit 16 winners and made just five unforced errors, showcasing her exceptional form.
► Maria Sakkari played confidently to beat Arantxa Rus 7-5, 6-3. Sakkari maintained her composure, not dropping serve throughout the match.
► Jasmine Paolini, this year's French Open runner-up, won a high-quality match against Greet Minnen 7-6, 6-2. Paolini’s resilience in the tiebreak and dominance in the second set secured her victory.
► Elina Svitolina had a tough battle against Magda Linette but emerged victorious 7-5, 6-7, 6-3. After losing a tense second-set tiebreak, Svitolina regained her focus to win the deciding set.
Who Struggled
► Elise Mertens struggled against Emma Raducanu, losing 1-6, 2-6. Mertens’ unforced errors and Raducanu’s strategic play were key factors in her defeat.
► Sloane Stephens faced a heavy loss to Diana Shnaider, going down 1-6, 1-6. Shnaider, fresh from a title win in Bad Homburg, dominated Stephens, who couldn’t find her rhythm.
Match of the Day
The match of the day was Barbora Krejcikova against Veronika Kudermetova. Krejcikova took the first set tiebreak 7-4, but Kudermetova fought back to win the second set tiebreak 7-1. In the deciding set, Krejcikova broke Kudermetova’s serve three times and held her nerve to win 7-6, 6-7, 6-5.
Day 3 of Wimbledon 2024 was filled with intense matches and unexpected outcomes. Both the men's and women's singles showcased top-tier tennis, with players like Carlos Alcaraz, Coco Gauff, and Barbora Krejcikova delivering standout performances. As the tournament progresses, fans can look forward to more thrilling action and potential upsets.
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