A qualifier knocked out the 17th seed in the men’s singles, while the second seed bit the dust in the women’s draw.
Here, Press Association Sport examines a hectic day three of Wimbledon.
Tweet of the day
Tough one today but overall a great experience. First main draw slam win, first top 50 win & into the top 200 for the first time. Pumped to get back out there for doubles later with @KatieBoulter1 come show us some support !! 😊 pic.twitter.com/LTYtfVelv9
— Katie Swan (@Katieswan99) July 4, 2018
British hope Katie Swan reacted to her straight-sets defeat by 29th seed Mihaela Buzarnescu.
Shot of the day
Even by @rogerfederer's standards, this drop shot was one of his finest 👏#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/KtCYN0yxxI
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 4, 2018
Grand slam great Roger Federer underscored his timeless class once again with a majestic drop shot en route to a 6-4 6-4 6-1 victory over Lukas Lacko.
Match of the day
Debut delight…
Making his #Wimbledon bow, qualifier Dennis Novak takes out the No.17 seed Lucas Pouille to reach the third round of a Grand Slam for the first time, winning 6-4, 6-2, 6-7(8), 3-6, 6-2 pic.twitter.com/9OuTuo9xnc
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 4, 2018
Qualifier Dennis Novak dumped out 17th seed Lucas Pouille for a fine triumph, powering through 6-4 6-2 6-7 (8/10) 3-6 6-2.
A good day for…
Equalling his best performance at #Wimbledon, Gael Monfils reaches the third round for the seventh time – in typical Monfils style – winning 3-6, 6-3, 7-6(5), 7-6(3) pic.twitter.com/ootpePqbIF
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 4, 2018
Frenchman Gael Monfils finally admitted to learning to love grass – on his 10th appearance at Wimbledon – as he moved past Italy’s Paolo Lorenzi. Even last year the 31-year-old still did not enjoy the surface, but has now gained a new level of appreciation.
A bad day for…
*Another* big upset at #Wimbledon as Caroline Wozniacki falls to @katemakarova1 😮 pic.twitter.com/RHbtRcB6R0
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 4, 2018
Second seed Caroline Wozniacki not only slipped out at the hands of Ekaterina Makarova in a big shock, she also had to battle against an infestation of flying ants on Court One.
Quote of the day
“Physically I’m very fit right now, probably better than I have ever been before. Right now I’m way too early to the ball, and then I have so much time that I’m thinking too much.” – Victoria Azarenka laments new-found pitfalls of ultra-fitness levels.
Stat of the day
What. A. Comeback.
Jan-Lennard Struff rallies from 2 sets down to stand his ground against 61 aces from Ivo Karlovic 🤯#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/HtuPpasWd1
— ATP World Tour (@ATPWorldTour) July 4, 2018
Bullet-serving Croatian Ivo Karlovic fired down a massive 61 aces but still wound up losing, slipping to a five-set loss against Germany’s Jan-Lennard Struff. Struff prevailed 6-7 (5/7) 3-6 7-6 (7/4) 7-6 (7/4) 13-11 in a clash lasting almost four hours.
Thursday’s match of the day
Fifth seed Juan Martin del Potro knows full well he will be in for a tough examination of his credentials as he takes on Spaniard Feliciano Lopez, who has set a new record by making a 66th consecutive grand slam tournament appearance.
Thursday’s Centre Court order of play
Mikhail Kukushkin v Rafael Nadal; Johanna Konta v Dominika Cibulkova; Kyle Edmund v Bradley Klahn
Thursday’s Court One order of play
Marin Cilic v Guido Pella; Simona Halep v Saisai Zheng; Juan Martin del Potro v Feliciano Lopez; Taylor Fritz v Alexander Zverev
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