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WIMBLEDON -- The repeat is always tougher than the title. When the next chance comes, as it did for French Open champion Gabrine Muguruza just three weeks later at Wimbledon, its as daunting as any feat in sports.And when its a first-time Grand Slam champion looking to sweep the Euro slams as Muguruza, a 6-3, 6-2 loser to 124th-ranked qualifier Jana Cepelova, was doing here Thursday, well, the precedent is nearly nonexistent.Chris Evert accomplished the feat of following a first major win with a win at the next major in 1974. But Serena Williams, Steffi Graf, Martina Navratilova, Monica Seles and Billie Jean King are among those who didnt. Still, after defeating Serena in a straight-sets French Open final in early June and pushing her in last years Wimbledon final, Muguruza was a sentimental favorite among some to continue her run at the All England Club.Im really surprised, Cepalova said. I didnt expect it in two sets.She should not have been too surprised. Despite her ranking, the 23-year-old from Slovakia now has career wins over a No. 1 (Serena, 2014 Charleston), a No. 2 (Muguruza) and a No. 3 (Simona Halep at Wimbledon last year).The biggest casualty of the tournament thus far also continues an unfortunate trend in womens tennis, as Muguruza will be the third No. 2 player in 2016 to relinquish that ranking.The 22-year-old Spaniard, who just rose to No. 2 after her French title, said she was simply tired Thursday. And she indeed looked out of sorts throughout, hitting just one ace with four double faults, nine winners and 22 unforced errors, while managing to win just three points on 15 second serves.Cepalova had three aces and four double faults but 14 winners and 12 unforced errors, and capitalized on all four of her break-point chances.I think my energy was missing a little bit today, Muguruza said. From yesterday, I felt already a little bit -- I think tired is the best word.After the match, I was like, Its a tough day today. I feel empty a little bit and I start to feel sick. But I think it was a little bit of a combination.I think she played great, with no fear. She was trying a lot of stuff that was working and my energy was not really there. I was trying but it did not work at all.This is the first time since 2011 that the French Open champ has failed to escape make the third round here. It is also the second straight year the reigning Wimbledon runner-up will fail to make the third round.One of the beneficiaries of Muguruzas loss was five-time Wimbledon champion Venus Williams, who won a tough three-setter against qualifier Maria Sakkari on Thursday, and 2013 finalist Sabine Lisicki, who rolled past Samantha Stosur.Muguruza said being a targeted player is what she should expect in her new life as a Grand Slam champion.I think its part of being at the top level, she said. I would not change that. I know every time I step on the court, they want to beat me so much. They are all kind of loose because they have nothing to lose. But I like that. It [puts] me in a good situation. Hopefully, I can keep it like this.What she will apparently not keep, however, is the same practice routine she followed this year prior to Wimbledon, which she said exhausted her.After playing [the] French Open, after trying Mallorca, which was too early to start, then practicing hard to come here, I think was a little bit too much maybe, Muguruza said. I think at some point, my energy was going down.I guess today was the day where I felt it right away. I just have to recover a little bit and, you know, get my energy back, then be good again. ... You cannot go out there not at your best.After winning the French, Muguruza expressed amazement at Rafael Nadals nine titles. She seemed just as baffled Thursday, but in a bad way.It is very difficult, she said. Im just [experiencing] a lot of things so fast. Its my first time after a great result, coming to another Grand Slam. 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Air Max Plus Australia Online . -- Charline Labonte couldnt have asked for a better homecoming. SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick will get one more opportunity to try to claim the starting job in the teams preseason finale Thursday night, coach Chip Kelly said Tuesday.Kaepernick will play against the San Diego Chargers, though Kelly hasnt yet decided how many snaps he will get. Blaine Gabbert, the presumptive favorite to get the starting job, will not play in the game.Kelly said he would like to finalize a decision on the starting quarterback after the preseason finale, with an announcement coming as early as Friday.Citing Kaepernicks lack of repetitions because of injuries and the additional reps that Gabbert has received as a result, Kelly said its necessary to ensure Kaepernick gets a longer look as he is satisfied with Gabberts workload to this point.We plan on playing Kap in the game, just because hes got only 13 snaps so far in the preseason, Kelly said. Gabbert will not play. Hes had 43 snaps in the preseason.Kaepernick made his preseason debut last week against the Green Bay Packers after missing the first two exhibition contests because of right shoulder tightness. He went 2-of-6 for 14 yards and rushed for 18 yards on four carries in one quarter of work.He made national headlines for declining to stand for the National Anthem?prior to the game against the Packers, saying he did not want to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color.Kaepernicks intention to once again sit during the anthem before the teams final exhibition game will coincide with the Chargers 28th Annual Salute to the Military, a tribute to the hundreds of thousands of current and retired military personnel inn the San Diego area.dddddddddddd. The national anthem will be performed by Petty Officer 1st Class Steven Powell from the U.S. Navy while a joint-service color guard will present the flag, according to the release from the Chargers.Gabbert has started all three preseason games to this point. He has gone 12-of-22 for 146 yards and a touchdown for a 90.3 passer rating.Considering Kaepernicks injury issues and his lack of body of work this preseason, rumors have swirled that his roster spot could be in jeopardy.Kelly again said -- as he has in the past -- that no conversations about releasing Kaepernick have taken place.We knew we were not going to release any quarterbacks at the cut to 75, so we havent had a discussion about the quarterbacks position, Kelly said. We kind of go through it position by position, and how many do we have to have to play in the Chargers game. You dont want to leave yourself short.While Kelly and offensive coordinator Curtis Modkins have indicated recently that Kaepernick will be on the Week 1 roster, the head coach said Tuesday that Kaepernick is one of the two best quarterbacks on the roster right now.I dont have control of the 53-man roster, so I dont say who were picking, said Kelly, adding that decision falls on general manager Trent Baalke. We havent had one discussion about the quarterbacks.Its a group thing. Theres always input. The final say is Trents, and thats the way it should be. Its not like I can say, Hey, I like these eight guys. And he says, I dont care about those eight guys, were going this way. ' ' '