Wimbledon Smashtalk: Should Murray be wary?

Day two at Wimbledon featured Roger Federer setting a new record, Jack Sock involved in #towelgate and Angelique Kerber recording a much-needed win.

The #Smashtalk team of Paul Moore, Vivienne Christie, Matt Trollope and Leigh Rogers were keeping a close eye on all the action and have plenty to say about it…

Who was the biggest winner on day two?

Paul Moore: There were a few (particularly in the women’s draw) but I’m going with Dominic Thiem. The Austrian dodged a first round bullet in the form of Vasek Pospisil, and the draw looks good for him from here on in.

Vivienne Christie: While she says it “cost her a lot of energy”, Agnieszka Radwanska would be hugely relieved with her 7-6(3) 6-0 win over former No.1 Jelena Jankovic, that second set lasting just 20 minutes. Is Radwanska’s renowned grass court form returning?

Matt Trollope: Angelique Kerber. The world No.1, keenly aware of her first-hurdle flop in Paris as the top seed, would have been desperate to avoid the same fate in London. Back on the lawns she loves, she got past Irina Falconi in straight sets and into the second round.

Leigh Rogers: Arina Rodionova. Saving seven match points to upset No.16-seed Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, the Australian qualifier certainly made a memorable Wimbledon debut. It was the 27-year-old’s career-first Grand Slam main draw win too – and her emotional reaction showed how much it meant. Who doesn’t love a good underdog triumph?

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Who was the biggest loser on day two?

PM: There was no shame in Bernard Tomic going down on grass to Mischa Zverev. But that press conference? Ouch.

VC: As a two-time semifinalist, it will hurt for Richard Gasquet to be packing his bags so early after his four-set loss to veteran David Ferrer – especially given the 35-year-old Spaniard, hardly expected to trouble on grass, had won just seven matches this season.

MT: The Centre Court crowd. Both men’s matches lasted just a set before Martin Klizan and Alexandr Dolgopolov pulled out back-to-back against Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer respectively. Luckily, Caroline Wozniacki and Timea Babos swung on later in the day to offer the crowd an absorbing three-set tussle – and their money’s worth.

LR: I feel like it is me for naming Richard Gasquet as my Wimbledon darkhorse. Still, the grass-loving Frenchman’s first round loss to David Ferrer is unfathomable considering their contrasting lead-in form. (And it is not good for my Fantasy Tennis team either!)

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What is the must-watch match of day three?

PM: I think most of the tennis world will be eager to see what happens when Andy Murray takes on Dustin Brown. Not only is it a complete contrast in styles, but Brown has a game (and attitude) that can upset the defending champion.

VC: Lucas Pouille taking on Jerzy Janowicz will be fascinating. Both men are as unpredictable as they’re combustible; and each is hoping to replicate career-best Slam runs at Wimbledon.

MT: Murray v Brown is the pick of the bunch. Murray’s steadiness will come up against Brown’s flashiness in a match-up between two stellar grass court talents. If Brown peaks against the underdone world No.1, we really could have a match on our hands.

LR: Elena Vesnina v Victoria Azarenka. Not often do you see two former Wimbledon semifinalists going head-to-head in the second round. This is Azarenka’s first meeting with a top 20-ranked opponent in her return and will be a good test of exactly where her level is.

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Which seed is going to struggle on day three?

PM: As much as I hate to say it, I think Andy Murray is in trouble. If Dustin Brown comes out swinging and can find his range, Murray is going to struggle to contain him.

VC: Jo Konta entered Wimbledon under an injury cloud but mentality might matter more against Donna Vekic. The world No.58 stunned the No.6 Brit in the Nottingham final. Will it be a revenge win for Konta, or will Vekic become a nemesis?

MT: Kei Nishikori. The No.9 seed has never loved grass – all those retirements!! – and on Wednesday he comes up against a player who thrives on it. Sergiy Stakhovsky has four wins on the trot after coming through qualifying and could present a real test for the Japanese star.

LR: Dominika Cibulkova. The No.8 seed struggled on serve in her opening round win and if she does not quickly improve, American Jennifer Brady has a powerful game that could send her packing.

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