Novak Djokovic progressed into the third round with a straightforward victory over Mayer, losing only eight games on the way. David Ferrer had a tougher time after losing the second set to Mannarino but the Spaniard roared back to win in the fourth set. There were routine wins for Berdych and Gasquest although Wawrinka needed four sets to defeat Falla. Mayer caused the biggest upset in the men's draw to knock out 14th seed Youzhny in a five set thriller.
Serena Williams eased into the third round with a routine victory over Dolonc, conceding only three games along the way. Na Li started quickly in taking the first set against Bencic 6-0 before battling out the win in the second set tie break. Kerber, Ivanovic and Stosur all progressed into round three without any hiccups but there were two casualties amongst the top 20 seeds. 15th seed Lisicki and Wimbledon finalist crashed out in three sets to Niculescu whilst Australian Dellacqua knocked out 18th seed and Laura Robson's conqueror, Kirsten Flipkens.
My Opinion:
Only one seed amongst the top 20 men's seeds fell in the second round today as Youzhny was knocked out by Mayer in thrilling style. All the big guns move on into the third round with the likes of Djokovic, Ferrer and Berdych all going strong. It was a similar story in the women's draw as Serena and Na Li eased themselves through. I was particular impressed by Na Li who bageled rising Swiss star Bencic in the first set before battling to victory in the second set tie break. There were comfortable wins for Kerber, Ivanovic and Stosur but it was disappointing to see Flipkens beaten so easily after having played so well to knock out Laura Robson. It was surprising to see Wimbledon finalist Sabine Lisicki crash out in the second round after throwing away a one set lead to lose in three.
Men's Second Round Singles Selected Results:
(2) Djokovic beat Mayer 6-0,6-4,6-4
(3) Ferrer beat Mannarino 7-6,5-7,6-0,6-3
(7) Berdych beat De Schepper 6-4,6-1,6-3
(8) Wawrinka beat Falla 6-3,6-3,6-7,6-4
(9) Gasquet beat Davydenko 7-6,6-4,6-4
Mayer beat (14) Youzhny 6-4,3-6,6-3,3-6,6-3
(15) Fognini beat Nieminem 7-5,6-4,3-6,6-2
(17) Robredo beat Benneteau 6-3,6-7,6-1,7-6
(19) Anderson beat Thiem 6-4,6-3,6-4
(20) Janowicz beat Andujar 4-6,7-6,7-6,6-3
Women's Second Round Singles Selected Results:
(1) S. Williams beat Dolonc 6-1,6-2
(4) Na Li beat Bencic 6-0,7-6
(9) Kerber beat Kudryatseva 6-4,6-2
(14) Ivanovic beat Beck 6-1,6-2
Niculescu beat (15) Lisicki 2-6,6-2,6-2
(17) Stosur beat Pironkova 6-2,6-0
Dellacqua beat (18) Flipkens 6-3,6-0
Men's Doubles First Round Selected Results:
(2) Soares/Peya beat Lopez/Sa 6-4,6-4
Fleming/Hutchins beat Matosevic/Przyiesny 4-6,6-4,6-0
(12) Huey/Inglot beat Cabal/Farah 4-6,6-4,6-3
Women's Doubles First Round Selected Results:
(4) Peschke/Srebotnik beat Cadantu/Halep 2-6,6-3,6-2
Match of the Day: Mayer defeated 14th seed Youzhny in a five set thriller
Upset of the Day: 15th seed Lisicki crashed out to Niculescu
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