Wimbledon Shock: Mektić and Venus Crash Out in Second Round!
Thought the Croatian-New Zealand duo Nikola Mektić and Michael Venus would breeze through Wimbledon? Think again! After a solid first-round win over British wildcards Louis Maxted and Connor Thompson, 6-4, 7-6, expectations were high. But in the second round, the Brazilian pair Rafael Matos and Marcelo Melo served up a brutal reality check, knocking them out in a nail-biting three-set thriller: 7-6, 3-6, 7-6.
In the deciding set, Mektić and Venus blew not one, but two match points at 5-5. They even led 4-2 in the tiebreak, only to let the Brazilians storm back and win seven of the next eight points, sealing the upset. Yes, you read that right — the world’s top doubles team, known for their grass-court prowess, are out! This is a massive shock for tennis fans and Croatian sports enthusiasts alike.
What Went Wrong?
Mektić and Venus have been one of the strongest pairs on the ATP tour, but Wimbledon proved no one is invincible. The Brazilians played like their lives depended on it, while the Croatian-New Zealand duo looked like they forgot how to play on grass. Missing two match points and letting the opponents turn the match around in a tiebreak is almost unheard of at this level.
What Does This Mean for Croatian Tennis?
This is a huge blow for Croatian tennis, as Mektić and Venus were among the main contenders in the doubles competition. All eyes now turn to Marin Čilić, who thankfully advanced to the third round and will face Spaniard Jaume Munar. But without Mektić and Venus, Croatia’s chances of a doubles title have taken a serious hit.
The Bottom Line
Wimbledon 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable tournaments in recent history, and the exit of Mektić and Venus only proves how fierce the competition is. If you thought our players would sail through, you were wrong! Tennis is a game of nerves, and today, Mektić and Venus lost theirs at the worst possible moment.
So, what do you think? Did Mektić and Venus choke, or were the Brazilians just better? Drop your thoughts below — let’s get the debate rolling! And remember, tennis is a mental game, and today, the mental game was lost.
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