Konta, Murray lead way at Wimbledon

Britain's Johanna Konta celebrates winning the second round match against Croatia’s Donna Vekic....
Britain's Johanna Konta celebrates winning the second round match against Croatia’s Donna Vekic. Photo: Reuters

Defending champion Andy Murray and sixth seed Johanna Konta won as four British players progressed to the third round at Wimbledon for the first time in 20 years.

Konta, who had never previously reached the third round at the championships, showed great mental strength to beat Croatia's Donna Vekic 7-6(4) 4-6 10-8 in three hours and 10 minutes on Centre Court on Wednesday.

World number one Murray followed up with a dominant display, beating German Dustin Brown's 6-3 6-2 6-2.

Heather Watson saw off Latvian 18th seed Anastasija Sevastova 6-0 6-4 and Aljaz Bedene overcame Bosnian Damir Dzumhur 6-3 3-6 6-3 6-3.

Two-times champion Petra Kvitova, who was playing only her third event this year after recovering from a knife attack at her home, struggled to find her touch on Court Two before losing 6-3 1-6 6-2 to American Madison Brengle.

French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko battled her misfiring game to beat Canadian qualifier Francoise Abanda 4-6 7-6(4) 6-3 and reach the third round at Wimbledon for the first time.

Fourth seed Rafael Nadal progressed to the third round with a dominant performance against American Donald Young, beating his 43rd-ranked opponent 6-4 6-2 7-5.

 

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