Wimbledon - Previewing the Final

Federer stunned in Quarters

From being forced to forfeit because of an injured leg, to surprising first round defeats. We’ve seen it all on the grass court. The 8 time Wimbledon champion Federer shocked the world by getting 6-0ed for the first time since an opening round exit against Mario Ancic in 2002. In an interview he said, "At my age, you're never sure what's around the corner". His play was uncharacteristic as he made too many unforced errors during his 6-3, 7-6(4), 6-0 defeat to Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz. Hurkacz played an impressive game too and kept the pressure on the veteran. The defeat got people thinking if that was the last time they saw the Swiss maestro at Wimbledon. However, when asked about his Olympics plans, he clarified that he needed time to reflect on his mental and physical state with his team before deciding.

Berrettini faces a “huge challenge”

‘The job is not done yet,’ Matteo Berrettini is hungry for Wimbledon title ahead of his first Grand Slam final at Wimbledon on Sunday. He overcame Hubert Hurkacz 6-3, 6-0, 6-7(4), 6-4. After winning the Queens Title and reaching a career high ATP singles ranking of world No. 8, he’ll face his biggest match of his career against Novak Djokovic. The former world No. 1 and seven-time major winner (Mats Wilander) thinks the Italian uses his slice well to cover the limitations of his topspin backhand and hides his weakness like Federer.

With history on the line, a mouthwatering classic awaits in the final match at Wimbledon. World Number 1 Novak Djokovic seeks his 20th Grand Slam title, one behind his counterparts Roger Feder and Rafael Nadal. The Serbinator has been to 30 Slam finals, only Roger Federer (31) has been in more. He also has a record 9 Australian Opens and is aiming to get his 6th slam on grass. In the last encounter between the two, Djokovic setted the Italian powerhouse at Roland Garros.

Barty dominates Pliskova

Meanwhile, the Women’s singles finals concluded yesterday.

From being insecure about playing Wimbledon after an injury to winning her first Wimbledon title, Ashleigh Barty (World No1) became the first Australian woman to win a Wimbledon single title since Lleyton Hewitt in 2002. The Australian prevailed 6-3, 6-7 (4-7), 6-3 over world number 13 Karolina Pliskova to claim her 2nd grand slam after the 2019 French open. After losing the 2nd set, she told herself to keep fighting, she revealed in a press conference. Barty also admitted that she “felt at home on court” during her victory over Pliskova. Ash Barty has made Australia proud and awaits a “Barty Party” back home!

This Wimbledon has been a revelation for younger players in both men's and women's categories. It has also seen the continued supremacy of experienced players. Two events remain and they are the Men’s singles and Mixed doubles finals. It promises to be an epic clash!

Written by Atharv Srivastav

Edited by Siddhanth Gubbi