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Day 7 in London. Favorites unfold, Simon clings, Monfils and Mannarino win, Serena Williams impresses
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History. This is the first time in the history of the London Grand Slam that none of his first ten seeds have reached the quarter-finals. Beaten by Kiki Bertens in 8 e final (6-3, 7-6), Karolina Pliskova was the last survivor of the first ten seeds in the second week at Wimbledon …
The boss [19659003] The walk continues for Serena Williams, easy winner of the 120 e world-wide qualifying Evgeniya Rodina (6-2, 6-2). The woman in the 23 Grand Slam titles, seeded 25, will challenge Tuesday the Italian Camila Giorgi for a place in half.
Farewell to the Blues …
For his first 8 e finals at Wimbledon, Gael Monfils fought, but did not defeat the giant Kevin Anderson, seeded 8. A the result of a sultry fight of 3 hours 30, the South African was a little stronger on the key points than the Parisian. Regrets, always regrets for the Monf 'who gave up the weapons (7-6 [4] 7-6 [2] 5-7, 7-6 [4]). Adrian Mannarino has logically suffered the law of Roger Federer on Center Court (6-0, 7-5, 6-4). After three attempts, still no quarter-final for the French number two at Wimbledon.
A blue reprieve
Gilles Simon can still save the fatherland. In tearing the third set against Juan Martin del Potro (7-5), at dusk, the Nice revived the suspense of a sizeable arm wrestling three hours 17 before … However, it remains unfavorable ballot. The Argentine, seeded 5, had snatched the first two sets in tie-break (7-1 and 7-5). The two men will finish their 8 e final on Tuesday on court 2.
The ghost
Rafael Nadal quietly continues his way, without conceding a set. The Spaniard has played Jiri Vesely (6-3, 6-3, 6-4) to reach his first at Wimbledon since … 2011, the year he lost to Novak Djokovic in the final.
The other one
Like Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic is serene in this tournament. The Serbian is in power on Monday to get rid of Karen Khachanov in three sets, 6-4, 6-2, 6-2. The former world No. 1 qualifies with the way and favorite part of his quarter against Kei Nishikori, one of his favorite victims.
The News
Logic slugger Mannarino, this Monday, Roger Federer has not lost a set on English turf since the tournament of 2016. This is 32 consecutive rounds now in his pocket. The defending champion is now only two races away from his record set between the third round in 2005 and the 2006 final, which he won against Rafael Nadal.
The Outsider
Without doing noise, Milos Raonic continues on his way. The 32 e world upheld his rank to dominate the surprise Mackenzie McDonald (103rd) (6-3, 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-2). The finalist of the 2016 edition will find John Isner in the quarterfinals. Tomb of the young Stefanos Tsitsipas (19 years old) (6-4, 7-6, 7-6), the great American waiter will play his first quarter in London.
First
Quarter finalist of the last Roland-Garros , Daria Kasatkina also offers a first at Wimbledon. The 21-year-old Russian ended the great run of Alison Van Uytvanck (6-7 (6), 6-3, 6-2). First also for Julia Goerges, winner of the Croatian Donna Vekic, (6-3, 6-2). The number 13 seed confirms quarterback Kiki Bertens. On the men's side, Kei Nishikori took the quarter-finals at Wimbledon for the first time. The Japanese, qualified qualifier Ernest Gulbis (4-6, 7-6 (5), 7-6 (10), 6-0) will challenge Novak Djokovic.
The plunge
Although beaten by John Isner, the nugget Stefanos Tsisipas badured the show on Monday. This winning dip can testify to it!
Disguise
Manic Monday requires, some spectators have released the most eccentric disguises. Special mention for this individual, dressed in trophy. He must be warm in his costume …
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