Federer, Murray advance at Wimbledon despite dropping sets

Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Roger Federer dropped a set for the first time this fortnight but he still cruised into the Wimbledon fourth round by defeating Sam Groth 6-4, 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-2 on Saturday afternoon. Federer fired 17 aces and did not face a single break point while advancing in two hours and 16…

Wimbledon 2015: July 4th Gentlemen’s Predictions

Cilic had a 3-0 lead in the 5th and needed 3 holds to reach Monday, but … "No one wants to play Sam Groth" – @mwilander previews Federer's clash with Groth: http://t.co/UH86e6qV2S #waystowin pic.twitter.com/45sKq0ElUR — Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 3, 2015 Predicted Winners in BOLD [2] Roger Federer (SUI) v Sam Groth (AUS) – Roger should…

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Wimbledon 2015: July 4th Ladies’ Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD [2] Petra Kvitova (CZE) v [28] Jelena Jankovic (SRB) – I like Petra to win, but JJ is capable of working her way into a match.  If Petra plays a clean match, she will win pretty easily.  If errors become a factor, this could go either way. [5] Caroline Wozniacki (DEN)…

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Wimbledon 2015: July 3rd Gentlemen’s Predictions

It's a rematch of last year's QF on Friday between #MilosRaonic & #NickKyrgios – same result? http://t.co/o0DmPljfBd pic.twitter.com/RpOIrHxJDt — Live Tennis (@livetennis) July 2, 2015 I think Kyrgios is closer to his 2014 form at the moment, but I think the result will be similar to last year with Milos winning in a longer match this…

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Wimbledon 2015: July 3rd Ladies’ Singles Predictions

#tbt @serenawilliams and @Venuseswilliams at Wimbledon #TeamWilliams pic.twitter.com/vTCoyGK4q4 — RenasArmy (@RenasArmy) July 2, 2015 One win each away from doing this all over again Predicted Winners in BOLD [1] Serena Williams (USA) vs Heather Watson (GBR) – I just saw someone tweet that Watson would win this match. I do not think this is likely…

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Nadal sent packing from Wimbledon by Dustin Brown

Originally posted on ATP Mens Tennis:
Rafael Nadal was sent tumbling out of Wimbledon 2015 by Dustin Brown. Dustin Brown had previously defeated Nadal in Halle in their last meeting on grass. The loss was a shock to Spaniard, who had begun to show good grass court form. Rafa was able to save two match…