In a surprising turn of events at Wimbledon, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina attempted a cheeky underarm serve reminiscent of Nick Kyrgios, only to have it backfire spectacularly against him. During his third-round match against Holger Rune, at a crucial moment in the fifth-set tie-breaker with the score tied at 8-8, the Spaniard opted for the unconventional serve that dropped right in the middle of the court.
To everyone’s surprise, Rune swiftly responded by smashing a powerful forehand across the court, securing the point for himself. The Wimbledon crowd erupted with excitement as Rune saved two match points and turned the score from 5-8 in Davidovich Fokina’s favor to 9-8 in the final set.
Moments later, Rune served and sealed the victory when Davidovich Fokina failed to return the ball, hitting it into the net. The commentator couldn’t believe what he had witnessed and expressed his astonishment, stating that he had never seen a decision like that before, especially from a player considered more experienced and mature.
The match ended in favor of Rune, with a final score of 6-3, 4-6, 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (10-8). After the match, Davidovich Fokina briefly commented on the turn of events. Rune, who is just 20 years old, admitted to being surprised by Davidovich Fokina’s decision to use the underarm serve. He saw it as an opportunity to gain a match point and acknowledged the difficulty in reacting quickly to such an unexpected tactic.
Rune described the match as one of the most enjoyable he had ever played, expressing his gratitude for the electric atmosphere created by the passionate Wimbledon crowd. He will now proceed to face either 10th seed Frances Tiafoe or 21st seed Grigor Dimitrov, depending on the outcome of their match.
Dimitrov had a commanding lead of 6-2, 6-2, 2-1 against Tiafoe before the match was suspended. The tournament will undoubtedly continue to provide thrilling moments and unexpected twists as the world’s top players vie for the coveted Wimbledon title.
The match between Davidovich Fokina and Rune serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of tennis and the excitement it brings to fans worldwide. It highlights the importance of remaining open to different strategies and tactics, even if they may seem unconventional. Wimbledon 2023 continues to captivate audiences, showcasing the incredible talent and tenacity of the participants.
Viewers can catch all the Wimbledon action live and free on 9now or stream every match live, ad-free, and on demand via Stan Sport, with the center court matches even available in stunning 4K UHD. Don’t miss out on the thrilling matches, unexpected moments, and potentially historic victories that the prestigious Wimbledon tournament has in store.
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