The first two sets were the standard, hard-hitting affairs that were expected between two of the larger and more athletic players on the ATP Tour, ultimately trading 6-3 sets. Then the third set happened. 8-all. 12-all. Neither man had approached a break of serve.
The most explosive match of the Olympic tournament so far happened on Court 1 between Milos Raonic and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. The three set affair was an example of just how fast grass courts can be. Both men served very well, but Roanic especially. Plenty of muscle was flexed on groundstrokes as well.
6-3, 3-6, -Longest third set in Olympic Tennis History- Elite Level Power Tennis
Game. Set. Match. Tsonga 25-23 in the 3rd set. 3:58 minutes Olympic Record
Tsonga Match pts. at 15-14, 17-17
3rd Set Key Stats-
Total pts.
Tsonga: 129- Raonic: 128
Winners : 41-50
unforced errors 17---28
Net pts. 32/39---47/60
Break pts. 1/4---0/4
--Lleyton Hewitt defeated Marin Clilic in the 2nd round 6-2, 7-5
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
(2) Novak Djokovic (SRB) v. Andy Roddick (USA)
Novak Djokovic felt like a world number one during his second round match dropping Andy Roddick 6-2, 6-1. Roger Federer regained the number one ranking by beating Djokovic in the Wimbledon semifinals and going on the win the tournament. That fact, paired with the pride of representing ones country serves as double motivation for the Serbian to succeed. There were no signs of weakness today in a clean and comprehensive dismantling of the American.
"I've served extrememly well in these opening two matches and today everything was working perfectly well...serving a lot of aces," Djokovic said.
His stats: 13 aces, 33 winners, 4/4 on break point chances.
(3) Andy Murray (GBR) v. Jarkko Niemenen (FIN)
Andy Murray was dominant again on Centre Court, defeating Jarkko Niemenen of Finland 6-2, 6-2. Murray's returns were especially merciless.
"I served well," Murray said. The roof was closed for the match. "I prefer playing outdoors. It suits my game better than the indoor."
Beat Baghdatis at Wimbledon. On playing him again: "He hits a quite flat ball which suits the grass." Murray said.
"I served well," Murray said. The roof was closed for the match. "I prefer playing outdoors. It suits my game better than the indoor."
Beat Baghdatis at Wimbledon. On playing him again: "He hits a quite flat ball which suits the grass." Murray said.
Monday, July 30, 2012
USA Undefeated on Day 3
Six matches ended in victory for the American tennis team on Day 3. Venus Williams, Serena Williams, Andy Roddick and John Isner all won singles matches. The Williams sisters added another victory in doubles. All around an impressive day for the USA.
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