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Served with Andy Roddick

QUICK SERVED: Wimbledon Day 6 - Świątek's Grass Struggles and Shelton's Breakthrough

Jul 6, 2024
Iga Swiatek discusses her surprising loss at Wimbledon 2024. Emma Raducanu opts out of mixed doubles to focus on singles, sparking mixed reactions. Ben Shelton and Novak Djokovic advance. The episode covers withdrawals, upcoming matches, and historical tennis anecdotes.
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Quick takeaways

  • Švantek's defeat raises concerns about grass court performance and career challenges.
  • Shelton's progress highlights potential and adaptability in facing opponents with unique playing style.

Deep dives

Upset at Wimbledon: Iga Švantek's Loss to Yulia Putin's Seva

The major upset at Wimbledon involved Iga Švantek losing to Yulia Putin's Seva in the third round. Despite being a former junior champion at Wimbledon, Švantek has struggled to perform well on grass courts compared to other surfaces. The match saw Putin's Seva rallying after losing the first set 6-3, eventually dominating the last two sets with a score of 6-1, 6-2. Švantek's defeat raises questions about her ability to excel on grass courts and the challenges she faces in her career.

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