Wimbledon Live, Day 5: Djokovic, Swiatek, Sabalenka win; Jabeur beats Muguruza; Brits go down
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Key moments
Jabeur Bests Muguruza
JUL 2, 2021
Shapo Strong!
JUL 2, 2021
Korda Sinks Evans
JUL 2, 2021
Djokovic, Fucsovics Win
JUL 2, 2021
Samsonova Shines Again
JUL 2, 2021
Rybakina Sets Sabalenka Clash
JUL 2, 2021
Khachanov Halts Tiafoe
JUL 2, 2021
Swiatek Strolls Into R16
JUL 2, 2021

Matt Fitzgerald

Jabeur Bests Muguruza

A terrific opening match on Centre falls the way of Birmingham winner Ons Jabeur. The No. 21 seed topples 2016 champion Garbine Muguruza, 5-7, 6-3, 6-2, in two hours and 25 minutes.


Jabeur remarkably created 29 break point chances throughout the encounter, and while she converted just five (including two of 12 in the third), she protected her serve well in the winner-take-all set to move into the round of 16 at her third different major (after needing to vomit at match point no less). Her forehand was money.


The Tunisian now aims to match her 2020 Australian Open quarterfinal result against seventh seed Iga Swiatek, the junior champion here three years ago.

Matt Fitzgerald

Shapo Strong!

There you have it. No Happy Friday for the locals, as it ends with both Brits on Centre Court losing.


Tenth seed Denis Shapovalov hits through two-time winner Andy Murray, 6-4, 6-2, 6-2, winning all 14 of his first-serve points in the third set following the closure of the roof. The 22-year-old now finds himself in the fourth round of a Slam for the third time and first away from the US Open. On Monday, the left-hander attempts to conquer eighth seed Roberto Bautista Agut.

Matt Fitzgerald

It's a 6-4, 6-2 lead for No. 10 seed Denis Shapovalov vs. wild card Andy Murray. The former world No. 1 fell behind a double break in the early goings again.


Play is temporarily suspended to close the roof, which worked in Murray's favor the first two rounds. Shapo is the definitive player right now, though the 34-year-old is just one for nine on break points. Some early holds are crucial for Murray.

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Ons Jabeur on all those break points she created (29 in total, four converted) against Garbine Muguruza today:


"That drove me crazy at certain time. Let's be honest (laughter). For some reason, she was hitting amazing serve every time I had a break point. What I was telling myself is to accept that she can serve good, accept that she can really play good after, and she's going to fight to get the break point back. The third set, when I was going for 4-1, then she corrected. It was insane. A lot of emotion that game. But, I'm happy I stayed focused and believed I could get even more break points.

Matt Fitzgerald

What appeared to be a routine opening set for Denis Shapovalov nearly got away. The No, 10 seed led Andy Murray 5-1, but the two-time champion had three looks at break point to level for 5-5. On the third one Shapovalov faced, he came up with a sensational dig drop volley winner, and closed it out, 6-4, two points later. Shapo finished with 18 winners (to go with 10 unforced errors).

After three of her countrywomen lost today, two-time WTA grass-court titlist Madison Keys ensures she doesn't endure the same fate. The No. 23 seed eases past No. 13 seed Elise Mertens, 7-5, 6-3, ending her day with a +9 differential (28 winners). With the win, Keys sets a fourth-round matchup with unseeded Viktorija Golubic.

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It's a winning start for Venus Williams and Nick Kyrgios! The two fend off Sabrina Santamaria and Austin Krajicek, 6-3, 3-6, 7-5, to line up a second-round meeting with No. 4 seeds Nicole Melichar and Edouard Roger-Vasselin.


Madison Keys grabbed a one-set lead, 7-5, over Elise Mertens in a matchup of projected third-round seeds.

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Korda Sinks Evans

Down 2-4 in the fourth set, Sebastian Korda wins the final four games to dash the hopes of No. 22 seed Dan Evans, 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 and extend his Wimbledon debut into week two. The 20-year-old American finished with 50 winners (to 43 unforced errors) and gets No. 25 seed Karen Khachanov for a shot at his first major quarterfinal (he previously lost to Rafael Nadal in the fourth round of 2020 Roland Garros).


On newsstands this month, Korda features as our TENNIS cover story. You can read Blair Henly's profile on Sebi and his family below:

GettyImages-1309825761Sebastian Korda's recipe for success

Educated to focus on the long game and equipped with championship DNA, young Sebi might just have the precise set of ingredients to put U.S. men’s tennis back on the Grand Slam map—and honor his family name.

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If Dan Evans wants to experience Manic Monday at Wimbledon, the British No. 1 will need to prevail in five sets. Sebastian Korda currently leads on Centre, 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, on the back of 35 winners (to 30 unforced errors).


In their mixed doubles debut, Venus Williams and Nick Kyrgios are up, 6-4, 3-4, vs. American duo Sabrina Santamaria and Austin Krajicek.

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Djokovic, Fucsovics Win

Five-time champion Novak Djokovic is through in straights, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (7), after receiving a solid test from Denis Kudla and certain members of the No.1 Court crowd before notching her 75th career win at the event (a feat he's now accomplished at all four majors). Kudla let a break lead slip in the third, along with a 4-1 advantage and a set point at 7-6 in the ensuing tiebreak. Cristian Garin, the No. 17 seed, awaits the top seed.


Marton Fucsovics tops No. 9 seed Diego Schwartzman, 6-3, 6-3, 6-7 (6), 6-4, to book a spot in the round of 16 for the third time in his past six Slams. The Hungarian won't be thrilled with his next opponent, No. 5 seed Andrey Rublev. The 23-year-old has knocked out Fucscovics in Rotterdam, Dubai and Miami this year (and received a walkover when the two were due to face in Doha).

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Four unforced errors led to Sebastian Korda dropping serve for the first time, and home favorite Dan Evans capitalized. The No. 22 seed responds with a 6-3 set of his own to level their encounter.


World No. 1 Novak Djokovic was down 1-4 to Denis Kudla, but is back on serve in their third set. The Serb is looking to close this out in straight sets.


Venus Williams and Nick Kyrgios are up a break, 4-1, in their mixed doubles opener vs. Sabrina Santamaria and Austin Krajicek.

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Roberto Bautista Agut is back in the second week at the grass-court major for the fourth time in five appearances. The No. 8 seed sees off Dominik Koepfer, 7-5, 6-1, 7-6 (4), and will be very pleased to get off the court in straight sets. Koepfer served for the first and third sets, holding a set point in the latter at 5-3 (on return).


World No. 1 Novak Djokovic is a set away from the round of 16. Djokovic is up, 6-4, 6-3 vs. qualifier Denis Kudla. Both are struggling to find their first serve, with Djokovic hitting at 53 percent and Kudla down at 43 percent.


Ninth seed Diego Schwartzman extends his third-rounder into a fourth set. He battles to claim a third-set tiebreaker, 7-6 (6), over Marton Fucsovics, who failed to serve out the match at 5-3 (no match points reached).


Sebastian Korda strikes first against No. 22 seed Dan Evans, 6-3. After breaking, Korda connected for three winners in the final game of the opening set.

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It'll be up to Madison Keys to fly the American flag today, as U.S. women drop to 0-3. Viktorija Golubic rolls over Madison Brengle, 6-2, 6-1, in 66 minutes to achieve her best Grand Slam showing. Golubic forced her opponent in, an uncomfortable position for Brengle as evidenced by losing 15 of 19 points when she came forward.


Dan Evans and Sebastian Korda are on serve, 3-3, in the second Centre Court clash.

Matt Fitzgerald

There were no break points until the 10th game, and in classic Novak Djokovic fashion, the five-time champion breaks to conclude his first set, 6-4, vs. Denis Kudla on No.1 Court. Djokovic won all but one of his 15 first-serve points in the process.

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Two men are in control of their third-rounders. Eighth seed Roberto Bautista Agut is up, 7-5, 6-1 vs. Dominik Koepfer, while Marton Fucsovics leads No. 9 seed Diego Schwartzman, 6-3, 6-3.


Over No.1 Court, world No. 1 Novak Djokovic and American Denis Kudla are underway. Kudla is serving at 1-2.

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We're going three on Centre. Ons Jabeur, the No. 21 seed, grabs the second set, 6-3, over 11th seed Garbine Muguruza. The two have combined to go just six for 29 on break points (Muguruza had 0-40 to get back on serve at the end of the second), so that will be a notable factor in this exciting deciding set to come.


Twice down a break, 2019 semifinalist Roberto Bautista Agut finds a way to win his first set, 7-5, over Dominik Koepfer—and has broken for 2-0 to start the second.

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Samsonova Shines Again

Liudmila Samsonova's grass-court magic continues. The 22-year-old eliminates Sloane Stephens, 6-2, 2-6, 6-4, in one hour and 58 minutes for her 10th consecutive win overall on the surface overall (eight in main-draw action). Before her Berlin title run, Samsonova was ranked No. 106. If she defeats eighth seed Karolina Pliskova, the wild card is all but assured of becoming a member of the Top 50.


Hungary's Marton Fucsovics won the first set, 6-3, over Diego Schwartzman and has a break to start the second against the No. 9 seed. Both competitors are bidding to get into the round of 16 at SW19 for the first time.

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Unable to serve out the opening set on her first opportunity, 2016 champion Garbine Muguruza stays present to edge ahead, 7-5, vs. No. 21 seed Ons Jabeur. As expected, some fine shot-making in this Centre Court encounter. ICYMI, the two times Muguruza advanced beyond the second round here resulted in appearances on championship Saturday.


Fifth seed Andrey Rublev has now progressed to the fourth round at all four majors by virtue of his 6-3, 5-7, 6-4, 6-2 victory over 26th-seeded Fabio Fognini. Last month, Rublev contested his first grass-court final in Halle (l. to Humbert) and is projected to meet world No. 1 Novak Djokovic in the quarterfinals.


Pedro Martinez denied No. 17 seed Cristian Garin a straight-set victory, breaking at the end of their third set to take it, 6-4.

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Rybakina Sets Sabalenka Clash

Onto the fourth round for No. 18 seed Elena Rybakina. She proves too much to handle for Shelby Rogers, advancing with a 6-1, 6-4 victory. Her opponent Monday? Aryna Sabalenka.


The No. 2 seed dispatched qualifier Maria Camila Osorio Serrano, 6-0, 6-3, to equal her best major showing. Sabalenka will look to raise her game when she steps to the line against Rybakina, after landing 48 percent of her first serves. Winning 56 percent of her service points likely won't cut it against the Kazakh.


Sloane Stephens has traded 6-2 sets with Liudmila Samsonova to level their third-round meeting.

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Wild card Liudmila Samsonova leads Sloane Stephens, 6-2, on No.1 Court. Samsonova is playing in uncharted territory today, her first third-round contest at a major, but she's already shown how to confidently handle new experiences after triumphing in Berlin less than two weeks ago.


Elena Rybakina also dominated her opening set, posting a 6-1 scoreline on Shelby Rogers. The No. 18 seed is looking to build off her quarterfinal showing at Roland Garros in her main-draw debut at the AELTC.

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It's a bagel start for second seed Aryna Sabalenka vs. qualifier Maria Camila Osorio Serrano after a half hour of play. The set was closer than it looked, as Serrano was unable to convert six break points and Sabalenka capitalized on all three of her opportunities.


Meanwhile, No. 5 seed Andrey Rublev has moved ahead, 6-3, 5-7, 6-4, against No. 26 seed Fabio Fognini. The Italian has never been beyond this point of the tournament in 11 prior attempts.


On Court 12, 17th seed Cristian Garin is closing in on week two. He leads Pedro Martinez, 6-4, 6-3.

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Khachanov Halts Tiafoe

A really good win for No. 25 seed Karen Khachanov. For the second time at SW19, he eliminates Frances Tiafoe in the third round (2018), this time much more convincingly: 6-3, 6-4, 6-4. Tiafoe was unable to create a break point against the Russian, who improves to 19-14 in 2021.


After dropping his opening set to Mackenzie McDonald, Khachanov has now reeled off nine straight. A good opportunity to reach his first quarterfinal is in front of the 25-year-old, as he gets No. 22 seed Dan Evans or another American, Sebastian Korda.

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In a tournament full of chaos, eighth seed Karolina Pliskova has played six sets this tournament, and won them all. She handles countrywoman Tereza Martincova, 6-3, 6-3, saving seven of eight break points. The former world No. 1 has now advanced to the round of 16 three successive times here, but will look to clear the hurdle for the first time. She's reached the semifinals or better at the other three majors.