Day Three Wimbledon 2024 Round of 128 and 64 Results
Round of 128 Results
| Player 1 | Player 2 | Scoreline |
|---|---|---|
| Emil Ruusuvuori | Mackenzie McDonald | 7-6, 4-6, 5-7, 7-6(6), 6-3 |
| Arthur Rinderknech | Kei Nishikori | 5-7, 6-4, 6-7(2), 6-3, 6-2 |
| Alejandro Tabilo (23) | Daniel Evans | 6-2, 7-5, 6-3 |
| Roman Safiullin | Francisco Cerundolo (26) | 6-7, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3, 6-4 |
| Thanasi Kokkinakis | Felix Auger Aliassime (17) | 4-6, 5-7, 7-6(9), 6-4, 6-4 |
| Lucas Pouille | Laslo Djere | 3-6, 7-6(4), 3-6, 6-3, 6-1 |
| Tomas Machac | David Goffin (LL) | 3-6, 3-6, 6-4, 6-1, 7-6(10-5) |
Round of 64 Results
| Winner | Loser | Scoreline |
|---|---|---|
| Jannik Sinner (1) | Matteo Berrettini | 7-6(3), 7-6(4), 2-6, 7-6(4) |
| Carlos Alcaraz (3) | Aleksandar Vukic | 7-6(5), 6-2, 6-2 |
| Daniil Medvedev (5) | Alexandre Muller | 6-7(3), 7-6(4), 6-4, 7-5 |
| Fabio Fognini | Casper Ruud (8) | 6-4, 7-5, 6-7(1), 6-3 |
| Tomm | Virtanen | 4-6, 6-3, 5-7, 7-5, 6-4 |
| Ugo Humbert (16) | Botic van de Zandschulp | 7-6(9), 6-1, 6-3 |
| Alexander Bublik (23) | Arthur Cazeux | 6-4, 7-6(1), 6-4 |
| Miomir Kecmanovic | Tallon Griekspoor | 4-6, 7-6(7), 1-6, 6-2, 6-3 |
| Frances Tiafoe (29) | Borna Coric | 7-6(5), 6-1, 6-3 |
| Jan Lennard Struff | Zhizhen Zhang | 5-7, 6-3, 7-6(1), 7-6(8) |
| Roberto Bautista Agut | Lorenzo Sonego | 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 |
| Brandon Nakashima | Jordan Thompson | 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 |
| Quentin Halys (Q) | Christopher Eubanks | 6-4, 6-4, 6-2 |
| Gael Monfils / Stan Wawrinka | Gael Monfils / Stan Wawrinka |
Fognini Foils Ruud
Fabio Fognini has often struggled on grass, never progressing past round 3 at SW19, but the former world No. 9, now sporting bleach-blonde hair, secured a significant victory on Wednesday by defeating No. 8 seed Casper Ruud 6-4, 7-5, 6-7(1), 6-3 in the second round. This win marks Fognini’s first Top 10 victory since the 2023 French Open and positions him to potentially reach the second week at Wimbledon for the first time. Ruud, who played zero grass lead-up tournaments and seems resigned to never succeeding on the surface, played one of his better Wimbledon matches, but Fognini had the edge in three hours and 17 minutes, winning 152 points to Ruud’s 151. Initially, the match appeared to be a straightforward victory for Fognini. He took the first two sets before Ruud mounted a comeback, saving a match point and dominating the tiebreak to force a fourth set. However, Fognini remained composed, breaking Ruud for a 5-3 lead in the final set and eventually sealing the win.
Alcaraz Advances Past Vukic
Carlos Alcaraz extended his winning streak at Wimbledon to nine matches on Wednesday, overcoming an early wobble to secure a straight-sets victory against Australian Aleksandar Vukic. The defending champion was cruising with a 5-2 lead in the first set but briefly lost momentum, trailing by a break at 5-6. Under pressure, Alcaraz broke back to force a tiebreak, which he dominated to win the set. From there, he took control, ultimately triumphing 7-6(5), 6-2, 6-2. Vukic had previous against Alaraz, defeating him in Roland Garros qualifying in 2020, but things have changed significantly since then, with the Spaniard now a three-time major champion with an entire repertoire of shots that allowed him to dominate the baseline exchanges, firing 40 winners to set up a tie with Frances Tiafeo after he beat Borna Coric in straight sets.
Medvedev Manoeuvres Past Muller
Daniil Medvedev spent several minutes in his first-round press conference stating his preference for Number 1 Court at Wimbledon. The AELTC schedulers rewarded that with a trip to Centre Court, and his match against Alexandre Muller was far from straightforward. Known for resilience and tactical nouse, the Russian had to show plenty of that as he battled back from a set and a break down to secure a second-round victory against the Frenchman. He ultimately prevailed 6-7(3), 7-6(4), 6-4, 7-5 after saving two set points to avoid falling into a two-set deficit. Muller, ranked No. 102 in the ATP Rankings, presented a serious challenge for the fifth seed, taking the first set in a tiebreak and racing to a 3-0 lead in the second set. However, Medvedev’s consistency from the baseline and his serve, which has been a liability of late, finally did some damage, delivering 14 aces to help him get the job done.
Sinner Survives Berrettini
Jannik Sinner secured a hard-fought victory in the last match of the day on Centre, overcoming compatriot and former finalist Matteo Berrettini 7-6(3), 7-6(4), 2-6, 7-6(4) in a tricky second-round match. In only their second career meeting, both players showcased their powerful baseline games in a closely contested affair that lasted over three hours. However, Sinner capitalised on crucial backhand errors from Berrettini, rallying from a break down in both the second and fourth sets to clinch the win in the fourth set tiebreak. Berrettini has had a challenging few years on tour. He fell out of the top 10 in June 2022, just as Sinner was ascending, and a raft of injuries has seen him struggle to recover his best form. In recent months, however, he’s gotten back on track, and it was decent to see him compete at a high level. The only difference was Sinner’s mental strength on the big points. If he can focus on improving his backhand rather than dealing with setback after setback, he’ll be a contender again. As for Sinner, he played well, too, but I don’t think he looks to be moving that well on grass, and he looks uncomfortable. He will next face Miomir Kecmanovic, who defeated 27th seed Tallon Griekspoor, which is more than winnable, but I don’t make him a title favourite based on what I’ve seen so far.
Other Matches of Note
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