Tiebreak and set Van de Zandschulp! 2-0 (7-6(4) and 7-6(5))
Van de Zandschulp also wins the second set with a tiebreak. As a result, he goes to the remainder of tomorrow with a 2-0 lead. There is no artificial light on the side courts of Wimbledon.
Van de Zandschulp is 5-3 ahead in the tiebreak and is on his way to winning that second set. After that, the match will be interrupted. It will be continued tomorrow when it is light again.
Game Arnaldi! 6-6 in games, 0-1 in sets
It was five times deuce, but the Italian gave no breakpoints away. Van de Zandschulp must therefore try to take the second set in a tiebreak.
Game Van de Zandschulp! 5-6 in games, 0-1 in sets
What a great point from Van de Zandschulp! With a brilliant ball on the sideline, he manages to keep his service game. Meanwhile, it is getting darker in London.
Game Arnaldi! 5-5 in games, 0-1 in sets
Arnaldi remains cool and easily holds his game. As a result, we seem to be heading towards a tiebreak again.
Game Van de Zandschulp! 4-5 in games, 0-1 in sets
Another love game from the Dutchman, putting the pressure on Arnaldi. He must hold his service game to keep the second set alive.
Meanwhile, it is still tied between Van de Zandschulp and Arnaldi. It is 4-4 in games, although the Dutchman is 1-0 ahead in sets.
Break Van de Zandschulp! 3-3 in games, 0-1 in sets
Van de Zandschulp remains icy calm and manages to break Arnaldi back. It was expected, because the Italian had more trouble serving.
Game Van de Zandschulp! 3-2 in games, 0-1 in sets
It is much easier for Van de Zandschulp. He takes his service game to love and thus keeps pressure on the Italian.
Game Arnaldi! 3-1 in games, 0-1 in sets
Van de Zandschulp gets a chance to break back, but Arnaldi manages to drag the game out of the fire anyway.
Break Arnaldi! 2-1 in games, 0-1 in sets
Oeh, this is painful for Van de Zandschulp. He manages to work away two breakpoints and then gets two chances to keep the game himself. He doesn’t succeed, after which the Italian strikes at his third chance.
Game Arnaldi! 1-1 in games, 0-1 in sets
The Italian and the Dutchman continue where they left off in the first set: each keeps his own service game. It ensures that the Italian continues to follow Van de Zandschulp.
Game Van de Zandschulp! 1-0 in games, 1-0 in sets
Also a good start to the second set for the Veenendaler. At 40-30 he pulls the game towards him. Will Van de Zandschulp then keep Dutch honor high?
Tiebreak and set Van de Zandschulp! 1-0 (7-6(4))
What a final sprint from Van de Zandschulp in the tiebreak! He wins the last four points, giving Van de Zandschulp the tiebreak 7-4. So a good start for this Dutchman.
Game Van de Zandschulp! 6-6 in games, 0-0 in sets
Van de Zandschulp manages to force a tiebreak. It will be an exciting ten minutes, because Griekspoor is also playing to stay in the match.
Game Arnaldi! 6-5 in games, 0-0 in sets
It is very easy for the Italian again. With a love game, he puts the pressure back on Van de Zandschulp, who must force a tiebreak.
Game Van de Zandschulp! 5-5 in games, 0-0 in sets
It was more difficult than the Dutchman wanted, but after 30-30 he manages to pull the game towards him. Now there is real tension in the first set.
Game Arnaldi! 5-4 in games, 0-0 in sets
Arnaldi has a lot of trouble keeping the game, but he succeeds on advantage. Now there is a lot of pressure on Van de Zandschulp’s service game.
Game Van de Zandschulp! 4-4 in games, 0-0 in sets
Van de Zandschulp only gives away one point and keeps the set exciting. Both players are serving strongly on the grass of Wimbledon.
Game Arnaldi! 4-3 in games, 0-0 in sets
Arnaldi keeps his service easily with a love game. It ensures that it is tied and we are close to the decisive points.
Game Van de Zandschulp! 3-3 in games, 0-0 in sets
Van de Zandschulp has trouble keeping his game and gives away a breakpoint. The Dutchman works that away well, so all games so far go with the service.
Game Arnaldi! 3-2 in games, 0-0 in sets
Everything goes with the service so far at Arnaldi-Van de Zandschulp.
Game Van de Zandschulp! 2-2 in games, 0-0 in sets
Van de Zandschulp shows Arnaldi how fast it can be. Thanks to a love game, he comes to 2-2.
Game Arnaldi! 2-1 in games, 0-0 in sets
In a long game, Arnaldi retains his service against Van de Zandschulp, who even had a chance to break his opponent.
Game Van de Zandschulp! 1-1 in games, 0-0 in sets
Van de Zandschulp is also on the board in his match against Arnaldi.
Game Arnaldi! 1-0 in games, 0-0 in sets
With a lot of pain and effort, the Italian manages to keep his service. He does that on advantage.
Also, Botic van de Zandschulp is on his way. He is playing against the Italian Matteo Arnaldi.