“I’m so happy to be there.“This is how Yanina Wickmayer had summarized his state of mind when treading, for the 15th and last time in his career the lawn of Wimbledon. The 35 -year -old Belgian had announced a few weeks ago that this tournament would be the very last before definitively putting her racket in the closet.
Present on the court this Monday afternoon, Wickmayer tried to complete the loop in style by offering a last dance worthy of the name. Unfortunately for her, she came up against a bone from Mexico: Renata infection27 years and 71st in the world.
In the first round, the native of Mexico City left absolutely nothing to our compatriot. Not even a game. In full swing, Infection Flocked the debates, pocketing most of the points (31 out of 47, 66%) to turn in mind (6-0).
Decided to raise his level, Wickmayer woke up in the 2nd set, offering a completely different adversity to the Infection. Suddenly, the exchanges began to intensify, the games to be extended. Unfortunately, the Belgian ended up giving in in 45 minutes despite a nice fight (3-6).
So she leaves Wimbledon in the first round. The essential is obviously elsewhere for a player who had little to lose and who just wanted to have fun. From this point of view, the mission is undoubtedly successful. And Wickmayer can therefore store his racket with the feeling of accomplished duty.
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