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Britain’s Heather Watson said she missed “a big opportunity” as her hopes of reaching a first Grand Slam quarter-final at Wimbledon were ended by Jule Niemeier.
Watson lost 6-2 6-4 on Centre Court in a match preceded by a celebration to mark the show court’s centenary year.
German world number 97 Niemeier, 22, will meet compatriot Tatjana Maria, ranked 103rd, for a semi-final place.
“I’m still quite deflated and disappointed,” said Watson, 30.
“I believed in myself and thought I’d come through it.”
Watson, who was played on every day of the tournament so far, was contesting her first major fourth-round match at her 42nd Slam.
The British number four broke serve at the start of the second set but was not able to maintain the advantage.
“I’ve always felt good enough. I’ve won four WTA titles. That’s not easy. I know when I light it up, I can play really well and beat anyone on my day, just like anyone on tour,” she added.
“I’ll look back and be proud of myself I think for this week. But right now I’m a bit disappointed.”
Meanwhile, Maria saved match points as she came back to beat 12th seed Jelena Ostapenko 5-7 7-5 7-5.
Watson’s memorable run brought to an end
Watson’s journey to a first major last-16 appearance had a bit of everything.
First, she celebrated an emotional opening victory over Tamara Korpatsch on her return to Court One – the stage she experienced a “disaster” when she went out in the first round last year having held match point.
Both her first two singles matches were played over two days because of late finishes, while the British number four said there was always going to be “a bit of drama” as she withstood Kaja Juvan’s late resurgence to secure her breakthrough third-round win on Friday.
That victory saw her finally enter the singles fourth round at a Slam, seven years on from when she served for the same achievement against American great Serena Williams at SW19.
“I think in the women’s game, often people are breaking through later. I think experience counts for a lot. Everybody’s journey is different. This is mine,” Watson said.
“I broke a barrier this week. So I am definitely hungry for more. I believe in my tennis and my game. I still really enjoy it. I think that’s really important.
“I’ll keep plugging away, as I always do. I’ve been around a long time now, and I hope to…
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