Heather Watson senses Wimbledon opportunity after reaching third round

Heather Watson is ready to seize her moment and try to make the fourth round at Wimbledon for the first time.

The British number four needed only eight minutes on Thursday to wrap up a 7-5 6-4 win over Wang Qiang after bad light had brought proceedings on Court 18 to a premature end at 9pm the night before.

It means Watson is through to round three for a fourth time at the All England Club but for the first time in five years.

Her previous SW19 opponents in the last-32 stage include 2012 Wimbledon runner-up Agnieszka Radwanska, Serena Williams and two-time major winner Victoria Azarenka.

And while the 30-year-old will not take world number 62 Kaja Juvan for granted, she knows how big an opportunity she has.

“I respect every single person in the draw. Everyone can play tennis. You see upsets, especially in the women’s game, just constantly now because the strength and depth is so big,” Watson said.

“But yeah I do see it as an opportunity, just like I saw today as an opportunity, and also I think when people look at the draw and see me at Wimbledon on grass, it’s not an easy draw either.

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