Emma Navarro Topples Krejcikova in a Gritty Battle
World No. 17 Emma Navarro produced one of her finest performances yet, knocking out the 2024 Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova [WTA No. 10] in a dramatic 6-2, 3-6, 6-4 win. The American demonstrated remarkable composure, saving 13 of 18 break points against her, while also taking 83% of her own break chances — a testament to her mental fortitude on the big points.
Krejcikova came out firing, landing 34 winners, but her 53 unforced errors allowed Navarro, with just 11 unforced errors herself, to stay in the match. Navarro’s consistency on second serve (winning 51% of those points) helped her secure 9 service games out of 14.
The match swung decisively in the third set when Navarro broke at 4–4 and calmly served out the upset. She covered over 3,200 meters during the match, proving her incredible court coverage. This is the player that would love to play a best of 5 sets in the Majors.
This win propels Navarro into her first Wimbledon Round of 16 and further cements her reputation as one of the WTA’s fastest-rising stars.
Navarro’s tactical discipline could trouble even more experienced players in the next rounds.
Rybakina Shocked by Tauson in Two Sets
In a stunning upset, defending Wimbledon champion and 2022 winner Elena Rybakina [WTA No. 4] crashed out against Denmark’s Clara Tauson, 7-6, 6-3. Rybakina entered with a sparkling 21–3 career record at Wimbledon, the best among active players, but she struggled to impose her game.
Tauson, unseeded but fearless, served at 67% first serves and won an impressive 74% of those points, compared to Rybakina’s 68%. She also won all 11 of her service games and faced only four break points — saving all of them.
Rybakina’s power game yielded 31 winners, but she also piled up 31 unforced errors. Tauson stayed calm under pressure and converted her only break point of the match to seal it.
Despite landing more aces (5 vs 3), Rybakina’s return game faltered, winning just 33% of return points. Her fatigue became evident late in the second set, while Tauson closed out confidently.
Tauson now advances as a dangerous dark horse, while questions linger about Rybakina’s health and stamina in a brutal Wimbledon fortnight. Without a doubt, her situation can now be labeled as a crisis.
Mirra Andreeva Cruises Past Hailey Baptiste with Authority
Teen prodigy Mirra Andreeva [WTA No. 6] wasted no time dispatching American qualifier Hailey Baptiste, 6-1, 6-3, in just 79 minutes.
Andreeva showed why she’s already a Top 10 threat, striking 28 winners to just 12 unforced errors and posting a dominance ratio of 1.53.
Her serve was rock-solid, winning 88% of her service games and saving 8 of 9 break points faced. The Russian also excelled on return, winning 63% of Baptiste’s service games.
With a sharp 65% first-serve percentage and winning 62% of total points played, Andreeva made a statement about her readiness for the deeper rounds.
The victory keeps her dream of a maiden Grand Slam semifinal alive — a run few would now bet against.
Belinda Bencic Outlasts Cocciaretto in Marathon Tiebreak
Switzerland’s Belinda Bencic [WTA No. 12] edged Italian Elisabetta Cocciaretto 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 in a nearly three-hour epic.
Bencic hit 29 winners and just 28 unforced errors while posting a strong 287 serve rating. Cocciaretto was actually more aggressive with 47 winners, but her 45 unforced errors proved costly.
Both players served well, with Bencic winning 87% of service games and Cocciaretto 88%, and the final set came down to nerves in the tiebreak.
Cocciaretto outscored Bencic in total points (111–107), but the Swiss showed superior clutch play, winning the key points under pressure.
This hard-earned win keeps Bencic alive in a section that now looks wide open for her experience to shine through.
Jessica Bouzas Maneiro Overcomes Yastremska’s Firepower
Spain’s Jessica Bouzas Maneiro, unseeded, delivered a composed performance to beat Ukraine’s Dayana Yastremska 6-1, 2-6, 6-3.
Despite Yastremska’s three aces and explosive baseline play, Bouzas Maneiro’s more consistent serve (83% service games won) and 76 total points proved decisive.
She managed to break Yastremska four times while keeping her own unforced errors lower.
Her net play stood out — winning 83% of net points compared to Yastremska’s 86%, but at more crucial moments.
Bouzas Maneiro now becomes another unseeded threat as she eyes a quarterfinal berth.
Samsonova Silences Kasatkina with Clinical Display
Russia’s Liudmila Samsonova, seeded [WTA No. 15], swept past fellow Russian Daria Kasatkina in straight sets 6-2, 6-3.
Samsonova’s serve was formidable, hitting four aces and winning 78% of service games compared to Kasatkina’s 38%.
Her 22 winners and a dominant return game (winning 63% of Kasatkina’s service games) showcased her control throughout the match.
With a total of 64 points won to Kasatkina’s 44, Samsonova showed why she’s considered one of the tour’s most dangerous grass-court players.
She now enters the Round of 16 with confidence, looking for her first major semifinal. She’s even evolving into a favourite. She has the game for it.
Ekaterina Alexandrova Steady Against Sonmez
Russia’s Ekaterina Alexandrova [WTA No. 21] advanced with a 6-3, 7-6 win over Turkish qualifier Zeynep Sonmez.
Alexandrova’s aggressive play produced 22 winners and an impressive dominance ratio of 1.39.
Her serve (three aces, 73% service games won) and return game (winning 40% of Sonmez’s service games) proved too strong.
Despite Sonmez saving two set points to push the second set to a tiebreak, Alexandrova stayed composed to close it out.
Her form and precision make her a tricky opponent for any higher-seeded players left in the draw.
Iga Swiatek Dispatches Collins with Ruthless Efficiency
World No. 2 Iga Swiatek showed her class, beating American Danielle Collins [WTA No. 24] 6-2, 6-3.
Swiatek was at her dominant best, with a 1.75 dominance ratio, winning 86% of first-serve points and all eight service games.
She struck 15 winners to just 10 unforced errors, making her the most efficient player of the day.
Swiatek’s ability to convert four break points and save all three she faced highlighted her clutch play.
With her smooth progress, the Pole remains the tournament’s highest seed and favorite to advance deep — though stiffer tests loom ahead.
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