Rune outlasts Davidovich Fokina in five-set roller coaster

LONDON : Sixth seed Holger Rune overcame Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 6-3 4-6 3-6 6-4 7-6 in a gruelling battle of attrition on Saturday to advance to the fourth round at Wimbledon for the first time in his career.

With absolutely nothing to separate the pair after nearly four hours out on Court Three, the match came down to a final-set tiebreak where it was the more experienced Davidovich Fokina who cracked under pressure. With the tiebreak level at 8-8, Davidovich Fokina attempted an underhand serve which saw Rune's eyes light up before he smashed a vicious winner past the Spaniard to set up match point.

The Dane then prevailed in the roller coaster encounter when Davidovich Fokina found the net on the final point as an exhausted but ecstatic Rune lay flat on his back on the grass, soaking in the applause.

Law Law Latest News, Law Law Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

UK announces toughened up sanctions regime against IranLONDON: Britain on Thursday (Jul 6) announced plans for a tougher sanctions regime against Iran over alleged human rights violations and hostile actions against its opponents on UK soil. The new sanctions regime will expand existing penalties imposed by creating new criteria under which individuals an
Source: ChannelNewsAsia - 🏆 6. / 66 Read more »

Britain's Broady finally gets his Wimbledon momentLONDON : British wild card Liam Broady was basking in the long-awaited glory of a Centre Court victory on Thursday that had appeared to be moving beyond the 29-year-old after a career of frustration and unfulfilled potential.His five-set victory over number four seed Casper Ruud was the shock of the tourn
Source: ChannelNewsAsia - 🏆 6. / 66 Read more »