2006 Wimbledon: Week One

SI Staff | Jul 1, 2006

2006 Wimbledon: Week One /

2006 Wimbledon: Week One

The second-seeded Rafael Nadal was two points away from defeat against 237th-ranked American Robert Kendrick, but came back to post a 6-7 (4-7), 3-6, 7-6 (7-2), 7-5, 6-4 victory.

Current world No. 1 Amelie Mauresmo has cruised into the Round of 16.

Playing at Wimbledon for the first time since 2001, Martina Hingis lost to No. 18 seed Ai Sugiyama of Japan, 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 in the third round.

Ai Sugiyama struggled to get past 17-year-old British girl Naomi Cavaday in the opening round, but ended Martina Hingis' Wimbledon hopes.

James Blake advanced to the third round before falling apart in a five-set loss to Max Mirnyi of Belarus.

No. 3-seeded Andy Roddick joined the procession of stars exiting on Saturday, losing to Andy Murray of Britain 7-6 (4), 6-4, 6-4 before a partisan Centre Court crowd.

Andre Agassi bids one last farewell to the crowd at Wimbledon after losing to Rafael Nadal.

Rafael Nadal, known for his clay-court success, showed against Andre Agassi that he can play on grass, as well.

2004 champion Maria Sharapova advanced to Monday's round of 16 by beating American Amy Frazier 6-3, 6-2 on Saturday.

Published Jul 1, 2006

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