Ruud staves off Lokoli to reach Wimbledon second round
1 year, 5 months ago

Ruud staves off Lokoli to reach Wimbledon second round

The Hindu  

Casper Ruud found his groove on grass after a wobble as the world number four battled past French qualifier Laurent Lokoli 6-1 5-7 6-4 6-3 to reach the Wimbledon second round on Monday and match his best showing at the Grand Slam. “I’m going to enjoy every time I get to step out here on the most beautiful tennis court in the world.” After sealing an early break, the Norwegian took control of the opening set by cranking up the pressure on his 199th-ranked opponent with thunderous forehand winners that echoed inside a cavernous Court One where the roof was closed due to rain. But I had a great time.” Wimbledon main draw debutant Lokoli settled his nerves and began to play the tennis that got him through three rounds of qualifying and the animated 28-year-old levelled the match at one set apiece with a decisive break at the end. “I’m very happy to be through to the second round.” The Roland Garros finalist next plays local wild card Liam Broady who eased past unseeded Frenchman Constant Lestienne.

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