Photo: Ron C. Angle
Marcos overcame Italian Andreas Seppi in a rain-interrupted second round clash at Wimbledon in three sets, 6-4 7-6(4) 7-5 on Thursday. Despite the rain delays, Marcos maintained a good rhythm to set up a tantalising third-round match with in-form Novak Djokovic.
Marcos continued his excellent play from the previous round and broke early to go 2-0 up and subsequently clinched the opening set. A rain-interrupted second set ebbed and flowed, with both players exchanging a break of serve to leave it rested at 5-5. However, just as Marcos grasped the initiative with a break to lead 6-5, the rain poured down on Wimbledon and the momentum of the Cypriot.
The rain delay allowed Seppi to collect himself, resulting in an immediate break of serve. However, Marcos showed exemplary mental strength to close out a tight second set on a tie-break.
Another rain delay in the third set only delayed Marcos for a short amount of time, as he impressively dispatched his opponent. His focus will now turn to Novak Djokovic, who has been in outstanding this season, losing his first match of 2011 to Roger Federer at the French Open semi-final stage. However, Marcos can face the Serb full of form and confidence.
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