Maria Sharapova: fell three times during her match. Photo: AFP Suddenly, Wimbledon is a matter of last man - and woman - standing, tentatively. On Wednesday's rate of attrition, it might not even last until Sunday week. In a painful day all round, nine players succumbed either because of injury or while trying to make light of injury. Some did not start, some started but did not finish, and some finished, but under duress. The tally of seven retirements or walkovers is believed to be the highest on a single day in the Open era of tennis. It does not include Australia's big hope, Bernard Tomic, who retired from a doubles match. It was believed, but not confirmed, that this was not on account...
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