Kontaveit too strong for Watson

HEATHER WATSON has been knocked out of the Wimbledon 2019 ladies' singles in the second round.

Published Jul 3, 2019

Heather Watson in action against Anett Kontaveit on day three of the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London. (Picture by Steven Paston/PA Wire, 25122598)

The Guernsey player started well against the 20th seed Anett Kontaveit and broke her opponent twice in the opening five games of the match in front of a supportive crowd on No. 1 Court.

The first set remained tight throughout, but Kontaveit managed to break Watson's serve three times to edge it 7-5 in 48min.

Having gained the momentum, the Estonian went up a gear in the second set and stormed through it 6-1 to progress to the third round.

Watson will now focus on the doubles events at SW19.