Serena Williams vs. Heather Watson: Score and Reaction from 2015 Wimbledon

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Published: July 3, 2015

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Serena Williams had to dig deep to beat local favourite Heather Watson in three sets, keeping her bid to win the 2015 Wimbledon Open alive. Watson gave the top seed all she could handle, but Williams eventually emerged victorious, winning 6-2, 4-6, 7-5.

The crowd at Centre Court treated both players to a standing ovation, as Williams and Watson served up one of the best matches we'll see all year. Ultimately, Williams' experience and raw power made the difference, setting up a match with sister Venus Williams in the next round.

Before the start of the match, BBC Sport pulled out an old video of Watson talking about her ambitions, during which she named Williams as her hero.

Mats Wilander and Cara Robinson discussed the match, and both realised Watson's chances of winning were slim:



The 23-year-old had the support of the home crowd and seemingly the entire nation, as just about everyone weighed in on the match. Even Just Eat UK had to chime in:



At one point in the match, Williams reacted to the booing crowd, (via The Cauldron):

Williams is the favourite to win this year's tournament after a great run to start the season, and on the grass courts, her incredible power becomes an even bigger weapon than on the other surfaces. Watson knew she would be in for a challenge. In the first set, she couldn't find an answer for the veteran's massive advantage in the rallies.

The American steamed to an early lead, leaning on her serve and big winners with both her forehand and backhand. Watson didn't attempt a single dash for the net in the first set, as she was on the back foot throughout and spent most of her time running from side to side.

Williams' advantage while serving, as detailed by BBC Tennis, shone even brighter due to Watson's struggles in the return game:



The first set was over in the blink of an eye, as ...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Tennis

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