With Carlos Alcaraz and Andy Murray playing on the same day, tennis got a glimpse of both worlds
At that point it seemed like Chardy was being ushered off the stage rather than allowed to leave with dignity. But the fearsome bulldozing by the US Open champion slowed in the second set, with Chardy reassembling himself and chalking up two games for 6-2. Even then it was in danger of becoming a shutout as the rain began to pound the tournament.
“I have a lot of confidence right now,” he said afterwards. “The main goal for me this tournament is to win it. The Centre Court placement was a blessing given the tempest raging outside and, given his world ranking of 40, it also represented a doffing of the cap to Murray’s past glory - specifically when he restored British pride with his triumph there in 2013, a success he repeated in 2016. Winning Wimbledon twice during the most competitive era of elite men’s tennis is a feat to be remembered by anyone who might underestimate Murray.
“It’s been a long time since I have felt physically good coming into Wimbledon,” he said, to loud cheers. Given that he has a metal hip, that was a brave pronouncement. “I’m fit and ready for a good run,” he added.
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