Coup victory for Sania Mirza at Wimbledon; Federer ahead, Bopanna out

London: Eight-time champion Roger Federer advanced to the third round of Wimbledon. The Swiss star overcame the challenge of Richard Gasquet to win straight sets. The score was 7-6, 6-1, 6-4. This is Federer’s eighth appearance in the third round. Nick Kyrgios, who is playing for the first time since the Australian Open, has also reached the third round. Kyrgios defeated Gianluca Mager 7-6, 6-4, 6-4.

Croatia’s Marin Cilic defeated Benjamin Bonsi in a four-set fight. The score was 6-4, 3-6, 6-3, 7-6. With an easy victory, Madhvadev also advanced to the next round with Russia’s Dan. The score was 6-4, 6-1, 6-2. Matteo Beretini overtakes boutique Wande Sandsulf. The score was 6-3, 6-4, 7-6. Alexander Sverrev was another prominent player who reached the third round. Sverev defeated Tennis Sadgren 7-5, 6-2, 6-3.

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Sania Mirza and her teammate started the match with a victory. In the women’s doubles, Sania Mirza and Bethany Mattek Sands of the United States defeated sixth seed Alexa Guevarachi Desire Krausek. The score was 7-5, 6-3. Meanwhile, Rohan Bopanna and his team were eliminated in the men’s doubles. Bopanna lost to Henry Continen and Roger Vaseline 6-7, 4-6.

In the women’s singles, Victoria Azarenka was eliminated. Azarenka lost to Sorana Sirstia 6-7, 6-3, 4-6. Coco Gauff of the United States has reached the third round. Gauff defeated Elena Vesnia in straight sets. The score was 6-4, 6-3. World number one Ashley Barty also won easily. Barty defeated Anna Blinkova 6-4, 6-3.