Pella puts win over Anderson down to focus and aggression


  • Tennis
  • Friday, 05 Jul 2019

Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 5, 2019 Argentina's Guido Pella celebrates winning his third round match against South Africa's Kevin Anderson REUTERS/Toby Melville

LONDON (Reuters) - Argentine Guido Pella pulled off a major upset at Wimbledon on Friday, beating fourth seed and 2018 finalist Kevin Anderson in straight sets to reach the last-16 of a Grand Slam for the first time.

The 29-year-old, who beat the big-serving South African 6-4 6-3 7-6(4), will play Canada's Milos Raonic next for a place in the quarter-finals.

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