Side courts anything but sideshows!

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Brazilians Pedro Solberg/Evandro will wow the crowds on Court 4 today! Photocredit: Michael Kunkel.

Good morning people! It’s day three and welcome to the smart Major Hamburg!

The last two days have been brilliant but we’re raising the bar even higher on this splendid Thursday.

Not only is the Center Court open for business for the first time but our beach volleyball superstars are fighting for a place in the knock-out rounds.

And because this is a Major we could have some shocks on our hands!

With that in mind, we don’t want you to miss a thing so, like yesterday, we’ve highlighted five games throughout this glorious day on the Side Courts that you simply cannot ignore!

Gibb/Patterson v Krasilnikov/Semenov
When? 10.40am
Where? Court 4
Why? A mouthwatering clash between American and Russian superstars. Nice and early, too…

Agatha/Barbara v Pata/Matatuatu
When? 12.20pm
Where? Court 3
Why? The girls from Vanuatu face another Brazilian test in their goal to reach the knockout round

Brouwer/Meeuwsen v Samoilovs and Smedins
When? 2pm
Where? Court 2
Why? Dutch delight versus the loveable Latvians. What’s not to like?

Pedro Solberg/Evandro v Krasilnikov/Semenov
When? 5pm
Where? Court 4
Why? A clash of the titans as two big hitting teams go head-to-head.

Walsh/Ross v Menegatti/Orsi Toth
When? 7pm
Where? Court 3
Why? Both teams suffered defeats yesterday and the fight for points will be crucial.

We’ll be following these five games with particular interest but we won’t be ignoring the other games that’s for sure – every single one will be covered live on our website and across social media!

The side courts will be packed again today like they were yesterday! Photocredit: Joerg Mitter.