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China’s Wang Xinyu Shines at Wimbledon 🌱🎾

Chinese tennis star Wang Xinyu delivered a career-defining performance at Wimbledon on Thursday, stunning World No. 5 Jessica Pegula 6-4, 6(7)-7(9), 6-1 in an electrifying second-round clash. This marks her FIRST EVER victory over a Top-10 player! 🎉

The 22-year-old powerhouse battled through a nail-biting tiebreaker in the second set before dominating the decider, securing her maiden third-round berth at the All England Club. Next up: a showdown with British hopeful Harriet Dart! 🇨🇳 vs 🇬🇧

While Wang Xinyu soared, compatriot Wang Yafan fell 2-6, 2-6 to Madison Keys. Thursday also saw major upsets as Caroline Garcia and Leylah Fernandez crashed out early. ⚡

Top seed Iga Swiatek kept her title hopes alive with a smooth 6-4, 6-3 win, while 2022 champ Elena Rybakina survived a three-set thriller. Stay tuned for more grass-court drama! 🌱✨

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