2008 Wimbledon – Becker pulls off first big upset
Nick’s Picks will have complete coverage of Wimbledon 2008, and we are teaming with Tennis Week and The Independent Newspaper in London to provide in-depth analysis throughout the tournament! Also, be sure to listen for Nick on Radio Wimbledon each day at 4pm EST!
German Benjamin Becker picked up the first big upset at Wimbledon with a straight set victory over #4 Nikolay Davydenko. Becker converted on 4 of 5 break chances, won 86% of the points on his first serve, and only had 12 unforced errors. This is the fifth time in seven appearances that Davydenko has lost in the first round at Wimbledon.
In other news, the American men continue to fall as yesterday Robby Ginepri, Kevin Kim, Sam Querrey and Vince Spadea all lost. Today, Wayne Odesnik had to retire in the first set, Mardy Fish lost and John Isner lost. Let’s hope Roddick and Blake win…
