Jonathan Erlich expressed disappointment after tumbling out in the first round of the Men's Doubles at Wimbledon.
Partnering Brit Colin Fleming, the Israeli admits it was an opportunity missed against Bruno Soares and Jamie Murray.
"Obviously I’m very disappointed that we lost," said Erlich. "I thought we had a good chance to win this match, especially at the end."
Erlich and Fleming rallied after losing the opening set to level the scores, but it was Murray and Soares who went on to secure victory in front of a packed crowd.
"After winning the second set I thought we could do better in the third instead of the sloppy game at 4-3 that finished the match," said Erlich.
"We all got a little tight at the end but they did a better job than us. We did two or three mistakes under pressure which they didn’t. Especially on grass that’s just the way it is.
"You don’t have time to think like other surfaces. I like grass that is why the disappointment is a little greater."
Murray and Soares accounted for a second Jewish player after eliminating Diego Schwartzman and Federico Debonis.
Scott Lipsky is the last Jewish player still in the competition. He and partner Alla Kudryavtseva have reached the third round of the Mixed Doubles.
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