There is not even a calm day for Paula Badosa at this Wimbledon. He experienced the cancellation of a match, delays and getting in and out of court because the rain is hitting London today. The first week is torture for most tennis players, all who cannot take shelter under the roof of the center or court 1.
The Spaniard, 26 years old and world No. 93 (he’s guaranteed to be close to 60th by now), has been unable to get out of one mess and into another. Round of 16 matchday at the All England Club, more waiting in the locker room. Two hours waiting for the difficulty of the weather to allow him to go to court 2 to start his match with the Croatian Donna Vekic28 years old and number 37, recent finalist on grass in Bad Homburg and where he has never competed before.
The sunshine lasted 28′, when another storm interrupted play on the outdoor courts. Ahead, at least, another sixty minutes of rest.
That this time they might help Paula Badosa, because he got into his own sporting mess in the opening set. Down 1-5, Vekic was two points away from closing out the set at 30-0 and serving.
The Girona native delivered his serve twice blank, in the third and sixth games. This is his third appearance in the fourth round of Wimbledon, which does not go beyond 2021 (Karolina Muchova) and 2022 (Simona Halep).
If he reaches the quarterfinals at Roland Garros 2021, he will become the fifth Spanish player in the professional era to reach this Wimbledon tie, after the champions. Conchita Martínez and Garbine Muguruzathe finalist Arantxa Sánchez Vicario and Magüi Serna.
You will be able to communicate with your team, led by Pol Toledo, to try to rectify the situation, if the rain will provide further respite. No tennis until 2:45 pm local time, for now, except for the two indoor stadiums.
Source: La Verdad
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