Present US Open champion, currently ranking as 9th, encountered a lot of trouble fighting with ambitious 25-year-old Berankis, who ranks as 90th. To the surprise of observers and experts, Berankis put up a fierce battle with the higher ranking and more experienced rival, and the fate of the tense and thrilling match was unpredictable until the last moment. The duel on the centre court at Wimbledon lasted 3h 34 min.

Berankis lost almost at his own volition, because towards the end he committed two double-faults, previously making no use out of two break-points. The audience appreciated the courageous performance of the Lithuanian tennis player, rewarding each successful play with loud ovations and applause, encouraging to continue the fight.

In the end, Berankis suffered a defeat, but according to commentators, reached new heights in skills and played 'the game of his lifetime'. The media immediately dubbed the duel as the most interesting in this year's Wimbledon. Cilic also spared no compliments for Berankis, admitting that his rival showed great skill. 'He played very well and it's a pity that he has to leave the tournament, which is considered the most prestigious competition in the world, gathering nearly 4 million viewers at the TV screens,' Cilic said.