Wimbledon 2021: Alexander Zverev defeats Tennys Sandgren

Wimbledon 2021: Alexander Zverev defeats Tennys Sandgren

Former University of Tennessee tennis player Tennys Sandgren was eliminated at Wimbledon on Wednesday.

He was defeated in straight sets.

Sandgren, who picked up a first round win Tuesday, fell to Alexander Zverev, 7-5, 6-2, 6-3, on Court No. 2 at the All England Club.

The former Vol served eight aces, but had six double faults in the match. He had his serve broken five times as Zverev converted 5-of-10 break points.

Sandgren had one break point and did not win it.

He advanced to the second round after defeating Norbert Gombos, 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-1, 6-3.

Sandgren is set to compete in doubles with partner Austin Krajicek. The duo will face Alexei Popyrin and Lloyd Harris in a second round match on Friday.

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