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6/27/11 7:19 PM | Kelli DeMario
Feliciano Lopez rallied from two sets down to beat Lukasz Kubot for a spot in the quarterfinal. Qualifier Bernard Tomic also advanced, having upset former semifinalist Xavier Malisse in straight sets.
Feliciano Lopez def. Lukasz Kubot, 3-6, 6-7(5), 7-6(5), 7-5, 7-5
World No. 44 Feliciano Lopez is through to his third Wimbledon quarterfinal, after rallying from two-sets-to-love against Lukasz Kubot. The Spaniard dropped the first two sets, but battled back to secure a four-hour, 18-minute victory.
Lopez ended the match with 80 winners and 28 aces.
He is scheduled to meet World No. 4 Andy Murray in the quarterfinal. The Scot took out 17th seed Richard Gasquet in the round of 16, 7-6(3), 6-3, 6-2.
(Q) Bernard Tomic def. Xavier Malisse 6-1, 7-5, 6-4
World No. 158 Bernard Tomic reached his first Grand Slam quarterfinal, having ousted former semifinalist Xavier Malisse on Monday. The 18-year-old Australian struck 10 aces and 37 winners, en route to a 6-1, 7-5, 6-4 victory in just 81 minutes of play.
"I never thought I'd be here the second week, especially in the quarterfinals," said Tomic. "What a feeling and what a tournament it's been for me. It's an unbelievable achievement. I've learnt a lot. It's a great honor to do it here in Wimbledon. I'm at a position now where I've never been happier. I'm looking forward to playing on Wednesday."
Tomic will play World No. 2 Novak Djokovic in the next round. The second seed upended 19th seed Michael Llodra in the round of 16, 6-3, 6-3, 6-3.
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did anyone see the kubot match? how did he manage to lose the match?
croc , 6/28/11 11:30 AM