Wimbledon 2015: Writers Awards – Best Match

Lob and Smash. GEOFF NICHOLS. 6. <p>As always with Wimbledon, there were some matches that ground the tennis community to a halt. <strong>Heather Watson</strong> pushing <strong>Serena Williams</strong> to the brink and ultimately coming two point from victory gripped those watching around the world. It really felt like a David vs. Goliath scrap, ever so close to the same outcome.</p> <p>James Ward’s Wimbledon adventures also made for edge of the seat viewing. The manner with which he played to a level far above his ranking was impossible not to revel in. It was his loss, however, to Vasek Pospisil which must rank highly as one of the more dramatic of the fortnight,</p> <p>The match that piqued my attention was the match between Kevin Anderson and Novak Djokovic. It seems like a long time since the world number one had been so near the exit door at the fourth round stage. Anderson remained courageous so far, before the Serbian’s resilience shone through.</p> <p>Perhaps a more obscure mention, but the Ivo Karlovic, Alexander Dolgopolov five set epic threatened to be remembered. Out on Court 18, the scene of the infamous Isner-Mahut marathon, a similar fifth set was unfolding. Both men’s serve looked impregnable, it was a classic early round Wimbledon encounter.</p>. Editor