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Wimbledon 2015 Day 7 Schedule: Top 5 interesting matches lined up for the day
Last year's rematch and a contest between sisters is on offer today
Alright, the action in Wimbledon 2015 now shifts to the fourth round. With tournament already witnessing few upsets like Dennis Brown eliminating Rafael Nadal in the second round and women’s singles defending champion Petra Kvitova knocked out in the third round, the things heat up as we move towards the business end of the tournament. Day 7 of Wimbledon 2015 features some intriguing matches including the one between Williams sisters. Here is a list of matches you should keep your eye on- Also Read- A look back at last five men’s singles Championships.
Men’s Singles-
Roger Federer vs. Roberto Bautista Agut
Roger Federer faces Roberto Bautista Agut, who defeated qualifier Nikoloz Basilashvili in straight sets to reach the fourth round. The No. 20 seed will be hopeful to give Swiss Master some tough time on the court. This is going to be the third faceoff between Federer and Bautista Augt, with former having This is going to be the third faceoff between Federer and Bautista Augt, with former having unassailable by 2-0.
Novak Djokovic vs. Kevin Anderson
World number one Novak Djokovic faces Kevin Anderson in the quest for a place in the quarter-final stage of the Wimbledon Championships. Djokovic made it to the fourth round of the Championships following a straight sets win against Bernard Tomic. His opponent, Anderson, will be eyeing to become the first man from South African to make it to the quarter-finals at Wimbledon since Wayne Ferreira in 1994.
Richard Gasquet vs. Nick Kyrgios
Revenge will be on Richard Gasquet’s mind when he squares off against Nick Kyrgios. These two players faced each other last year and Kyrgios saved a record nine match points to hand the then 13th seed Gasquet a defeat. Kyrgios advanced to the fourth round by defeating Milos Raonic 5-7, 7-5, 7-6 (7-3), 6-3. While Gasquet dismantled No. 11 Grigor Dimitrov 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 to march into the fourth round. Also Read- A look back at last five women’s singles Championships.
Women’s Singles
Serena Williams vs. Venus Williams
Serena Williams is chasing her sixth Wimbledon title and trying to stop her from doing that will be none other than her older sister Venus Williams. The Williams sisters’ contest is without any doubt the biggest showdown of the day. Serena leads the head-to-head record 13-11, but Venus emerged as a winner the last time these sisters met. This is going to be their first meeting at a major since 2009.
Agnieszka Radwanska vs. Jelena Jankovic
Agnieszka Radwanska may be leading the head-to-head record by 5-2, but facing Jelena Jankovic, who is riding high on confidence post her win against the defending champion Petra Kvitova in the third round, is going to be a task. Radwanska did manage to cruise through the first week without losing a set and will be eyeing same when takes on the rising star Jankovic.
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