Blues Shine on Fourth Day of Wimbledon as Djokovic, Son, and Monfils Impress

Fourth day in the big draw of Wimbledon Thursday. Reassuring in the first round, Novak Djokovic (n°2) slipped through to the third round, still losing a set on the way to the local team Jacob Fearnleyguest. Convincing since the beginning of the grass tour, Arthur Son overcame the obstacle Hubert Hurkacz (n°7)at the start of the day. The Tricolore delivered a superb match before taking advantage of the Polish player’s knee injury, who was forced to retire when he had a match point to defend. Off to a good start on Wednesday, Gael Monfils ended up in the job against Stan Wawrinka. After his 51 aces against Repeat, John Mpetshi Perricard didn’t even sweat in the face of Yoshihito Nishioka thanks to 27 aces in 1h11. For Arthur Rinderknechhope was slim in the face of Taylor Fritz. He bowed but held up well. Lucas Pouille took advantage of the abandonment of Thanasi Kokkinakis. Finally, Quentin Halys created a sensation when he left Karen Khachanov in five rounds.

Lucas Pouille in the 3rd round of Wimbledon

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Son offers Hurkacz, Monfils finishes the job

Absolutely royal day for the Blues. For Arthur Sonit was necessary to achieve a real feat. The Parisian was well on his way to doing it before taking advantage of the abandonment Hubert Hurkacz (n°7). The latter injured his knee when he was about to have a set point in the fourth set, at 8-7 in the tie-break. Two points later, Hurkacz was forced to throw in the towel, dejected, allowing Arthur Son to secure his first victory against a Top 10 and a third round at Wimbledon. Before that, the Parisian had been remarkable and was leading 7-6(2), 6-4, 2-6, 6-6 (9-8). A strange ending but the victory is still very interesting. The Frenchman will face Roman Safiullin for a place in eighth.

Despite their very long career, Gaël Monfils and Stan Wawrinka did not see each other much on the circuit. For their 7th clash, the match had to be interrupted due to night falling on Wednesday. My son led two sets to nothing and 5-5. This Thursday, the Parisian finished the job perfectly, 7-6(4), 6-4, 7-6(3). Seriously, the Monf’ did not concede any break in this game and will face Grigor Dimitrov in the third round.

Mpetshi impressive, Pouille opportunistic, Halys also passes, Rinderknech too short

John Mpetshi Perricard was the one who came out the best in terms of draw. But to find himself facing Yoshihito Nishioka In the second round he had to take out the number 20 seed Sebastian Korda from the start of his competition, thanks in particular to 51 aces. The Lyon player had to be wary of the Japanese, which he did perfectly. Victory 6-4, 6-1, 6-2 in 1h11 thanks in particular to 27 aces. Impressive mastery. He reached the second round of a Grand Slam for the first time in his career, and as a lucky loser. The conductor is now turned towards Emil Ruusuvuori.

Entering the competition on Wednesday, Arthur Rinderknech probably felt the fatigue. The Tricolore had played 3h34 against Kei Nishikori and had to follow up with a big piece: Taylor Fritz (n°13). As in 2023 at Roland-Garros, the American took the upper hand (6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 6-4). Quentin Halys, created the sensation of the day. Coming out of the qualifications, he had already eliminated the outgoing quarter-finalist Christopher Eubanks to offer a real gala match against Karen Khachanov (n°21). Against the Russian, he was solid despite losing the first set, with 24 aces. He is provisionally 187th in the ATP ranking. 212th, Lucas Pouille took advantage of his opponent’s abandonment Thanasi Kokkinakis. Before that, he had held his own against the Australian, and was leading the score (2-6, 7-5, 5-2 ab.). He too will return to the top 200, and above all Alex De Minaur (n°9) next round…

Novak Djokovic dropped a set to the amazing Jacob Fearnley

Uncertain for a very long time due to knee surgery after Roland-Garrosthe world number 2 Novak Djokovic had largely reassured on his level of play by crushing the Czech Kopriva wins first round. This Thursday, Nole had to be serious to force the local J to give in.acob Fearnleywild card and 277th in the world. Djokovic dropped a set but won 6-3, 6-4, 5-7, 7-5. The Briton fought well but the mission was too complex. Djoko has only one defeat against a player outside the Top 100: at Hertogenbosch in 2006, against the Czech Jan Hernych. Despite this lost set and two breaks conceded, Djokovic is in the third round and will face Alexei Popyrin.

Rune without shining, Zverev in control, Tsitsipas takes the door

Convincing in the first round despite weak opposition, Holger Rune (n°15) had more difficulties against Thiago Seyboth Wild. Finally, it goes through (3-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-2). He will challenge a ‘Frenchie’ in the 3rd round: Quentin Halys. And why not Djokovic and 8th… Alex De Minaur (n°9)winner of ‘s-Hertogenboschlogically subdued the Spaniard Jaume Munar, 6-2, 6-2, 7-5. On the other hand, Stefanos Tsitsipas (n°11) fell from a great height in front of Emil Ruusuvuoricapable of surpassing himself in big moments. Which the Finn did to win in four sets (7-6(6), 7-6(10), 3-6, 6-3). In the evening, Alexander Zverev has controlled Marcos Giron, 6-2, 6-1, 6-4

Thursday’s results at Wimbledon

Centre Court

From 2:30 p.m.

[2] Novak Djokovic (SER) – Jacob Fearnley (GBR) 6-3, 6-4, 5-7, 7-5

Court 1

Second rotation

Cameron Norrie (GBR) – [28] Jack Draper (GBR) 7-6(3), 6-4, 7-6(6)

[4] Alexander Zverev (GER) – Marcos Giron (USA) 6-2, 6-1, 6-4

Court 2

From 12pm

Arthur Fils (FRA) – [7] Hubert Hurkacz (POL) 7-6(2), 6-4, 2-6, 6-6 (9-8) abandon

Gaël Monfils (FRA) – Stan Wawrinka (SUI) 7-6(5), 6-4, 7-6(3)

Court 3

From 12pm

[9] Alex De Minaur (AUS) – Jaume Munar (ESP) 6-2, 6-2, 7-5

Emil Ruusuvuori (FIN) – [11] Stefanos Tsitsipas (GRE) 7-6(6), 7-6(10), 3-6, 6-3

Court 12

Second rotation

[10] Grigor Dimitrov (BUL) – Juncheng Shang (CHN) 5-7, 6-7(4), 6-4, 6-2, 6-4

[13] Taylor Fritz (USA) – Arthur Rinderknech (FRA) 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 6-4

Court 18

Second rotation

[14] Ben Shelton (USA) – Lloyd Harris (RSA) 4-6, 7-6(5), 6-7(5), 6-3, 7-6(7)

[15] Holger Rune (DEN) – Thiago Seyboth Wild (BRA) 3-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-2

Court 4

Second rotation

[25] Lorenzo Musetti (ITA) – Luciano Darderi (ITA) 6-4, 4-6, 6-7(5), 6-4, 6-4

Court 8

Second rotation

Roman Safiullin (RUS) – Tomas Machac (RTC) 6-2, 6-4, 5-7, 6-3

Lucas Pouille (FRA) – Thanasi Kokkinakis (AUS) 2-6, 7-5, 5-2 ab.

Court 11

Second rotation

Alexei Popyrin (AUS) – [30] Tomas Martin Etcheverry (ARG) 3-6, 6-4, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3

Court 14

Second rotation

[24] Alejandro Tabilo (WHO) – Flavio Cobolli (ITA) 7-6(4), 7-6(4), 4-6, 4-6, 6-4

John Mpetshi Perricard (FRA) – Toshihito Nishioka (JPN) 6-4, 6-1, 6-2

Court 15

Fourth rotation

Quentin Halys (FRA) – [21] Karen Khachanov (RUS) 4-6, 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4

Court 16

From 12pm

Francisco Comesana (ARG) – Adam Walton (AUS) 7-5, 1-6, 6-7(12), 6-1, 7-6(8)

Court 17

Second rotation

Denis Shapovalov (CAN) – Daniel Altmaier (GER) 7-6(3), 6-3, 1-6, 6-7(4), 6-4

2024-07-03 20:08:00
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