Another entertaining Wimbledon has drawn to a close and there were thrills aplenty during over the past fortnight. Here, the PA news agency takes a look back on some of the best singles matches in SW19 this year. Jack Draper v Elias Ymer “I wouldn’t be here without Andy” ❤️ Inspired by those before him, Jack Draper speaks on his relationship with Andy Murray.
#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/qMKgwDGaax — Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 2, 2024 British number one Jack Draper produced a fine Andy Murray tribute act on day two of the tournament.
Draper’s match with Swedish qualifier Elias Ymer was bumped up to last on Centre Court following Murray’s withdrawal from the singles competition earlier in the day. Ymer, ranked 205 in the world, edged the first set and once Draper had regained his composure to move ahead, a routine victory may have been expected, but in true Murray fashion the Briton became embroiled in a late-night five-set match. Draper finished with aplomb with a sweet backhand winner clinching a 3-6 6-3 6-3 4-6 6-3 win after three hours and 18 minutes.
Carlos Alcaraz v Frances Tiafoe Frances Tiafoe, who came from two sets down to win in the first round, found himself a set away from a huge shock against defending champion Alcaraz in the third. A tense fourth set failed to produce a single break point and despite Alcaraz being 0-30 down at 4-4, it eventually went to a tie-break where the Spaniard produced sublime tennis to force a decider. Alcaraz maintained h.
