CRI英语听力2012年07月合辑（文本＋翻译）：SWILLIAMS-OUSTS-DEFENDING-CHAMPION-KVITOVA-AT-WIMBLEDON.doc

1、Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic has failed in her attempt to defend her title at Wimbledon. She was knocked out by four-time tournament champion American Serena Williams in straight sets.CRIs London correspondent Tu Yun has more.Prior to Tuesdays match, Williams won both of their two previous en

2、counters in straight sets. The American extended her winning streak with another clear-cut victory 6-3, 7-5 to book a place in the semi finals.I mean it just feels like a good win. Shes playing very well. I dont know I if it was more about dethroning or going out there and playing the match and doin

3、g the best that I could.Williams is now the only player with the champion title left in the womens singles of the draw. Shell face Victoria Azarenka of Belarus, who overpowered Tamira Paszek of Austria 6-3, 7-6.In another quarterfinal, Germanys Angelique Kerber saw off compatriot Sabine Lisicki 6-3,

4、 6-7, 7-5.I think everybody saw that it was very tough fight for both of us. I actually dont know what to say right now because Sabine was playing unbelievable also in the third set. She saved a match point in the second set. I was with my mind in the final of Eastbourne, where I lost with a match p

5、oint. So I think it was a very tough and important match for me.Kerber will face 3rd-seeded Polish Agnieszka Radwanska, who defeated Russian Maria Kirilenko 7-5, 4-6, 7-5.In mens singles, 4th-seeded Briton Andy Murray beat Marin Cilic of Croatia setting up a clash with David Ferrer of Spain, who eas

6、ed past Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina.29th-ranked Florian Mayer of Germany upset 18th-seeded Richard Gasquet of France. He will now face World No.1 Novak Djokovic, who advanced a day earlier.Mayers compatriot Philipp Kohlschreiber powered past American Jamie Baker. He will meet Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France, who put out American Mardy Fish.For CRI, Im Tu Yun reporting from Wimbledon.