On July 4th, local time, the second round of singles matches at the 2024 Wimbledon continued, with Chinese player Wang Xinyu defeating No. 5 seed Jessica Pegula 6-4, 6-7(7), 6-1, securing her first career victory over a Top 10 opponent and setting a new personal best at the All England Club.
Wang Xinyu
In the opening set, Wang maintained a consistent offensive game, breaking in the seventh game to win 6-4. In the second set, Pegula fought back, going up 2-0 with consecutive breaks. Wang responded calmly, winning two games in a row to level the score at 2-2. Pegula then secured another break, taking a 4-2 lead, but Wang rallied, turning the tide to lead 6-5 and serving for the match. However, she double-faulted on a break point, sending the set into a tiebreak. A tense battle ensued, with Pegula saving a match point before prevailing 9-7 in the tiebreak.
In the decisive third set, Wang regrouped, playing more aggressively and decisively, breaking twice to lead 5-1. Serving for the match once again, she held her nerve to close out the set 6-1 and seal the victory.
Wang’s next opponent will be the world No. 100, local favorite Dart, who also had a grueling three-set win over compatriot Boulter.
2024 Wimbledon Match Report: Wang Xinyu Upsets No. 5 seed Pegula for First Top 10 Win, Sets Personal Best at Wimbledon. Author：Sports UEFA.Please indicate the source when reproduced：https://www.sportsuefa.com/tennis-hotline/2024-wimbledon-match-report-wang-xinyu-upsets-no-5-seed-pegula-for-first-top-10-win-sets-personal-best-at-wimbledon.html
