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Germany’s Jule Niemeier beats British hopeful 6-2, 6-4Tatjana Maria saves match points in win over OstapenkoOn a day where Wimbledon harked back to a bygone era, with a parade of legends to celebrate Centre Court’s 100th birthday and Cliff Richard singing Summer Holiday, Heather Watson also did her bit by resuscitating the role of plucky Brit. For all her occasional magic, the sheer number of gentle sighs – usually after a forehand failed to find its mark – told the story.It felt like a missed opportunity for the hugely likeable Watson, who was in the last 16 of a grand slam for the first time at the age of 30. But after her 6-2, 6-4 defeat she admitted the thumping power and unerring precision of Jule Niemeier had been just too good. Continue reading...