Ruud didn’t succeed at all in the decisive phase of the match. In the last three service games of the game, the 24-year-old, who defeated Alexander Zverev in the semifinals of the French Open almost a month ago, only scored a measly two points.
The overwhelmed Broady struggled with his emotions in the subsequent winner’s interview. In the third round, however, number 142 in the world faces the next mammoth task. With Denis Shapovalov (CAN/26) another seeded player is waiting.
In round two, the Canadian confidently prevailed in three sets against Frenchman Grégoire Barrère (6: 3, 6: 4, 7: 6 [9:7]).
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“It’s a surprise in terms of world rankings, but there’s no doubt that he’s a much better lawn tennis player than me,” said Ruud afterwards, admitting: “He simply dominated the fifth set, until then it was one good Wimbledon for me. I’m quite happy.” It is difficult for him and his style to assert himself on grass.
Last year, Ruud made his aversion to lawn tennis very strikingly known for the first time. “I think grass is for golfers. Most of my preparation for Wimbledon is just playing golf because at the moment I feel more comfortable on the grass of a golf course than on a tennis court,” Ruud had said.
Fritz collapses completely – Hurkacz and Rublev sovereign
The American Taylor Fritz also caused a big surprise. The ninth in the world rankings, who eliminated Yannick Hanfmann in five sets in round one, also comfortably led 2-0 sets against Swede Mikael Ymer. After that, however, Fritz collapsed completely and lost the match. Ymer won in five sets 3: 6, 2: 6, 6: 3, 6: 4, 6: 2.
Hubert Hurkacz from Poland did better than Ruud and Fritz. The turf specialist, seeded 17th, had to deal with Jan Choinski, also a British local hero, in the second round, but didn’t let anything burn with the 6: 4, 6: 4, 7: 6 (7: 3). Now there is a meeting with Lorenzo Musetti (ITA/14).
Also in round three is Andrey Rublev, who had the upper hand in the Russian duel with compatriot Aslan Karatsev (6:7 [4:7]6:3, 6:4, 7:5).
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