Top seeds Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner showcased their dominance at the US Open, securing their spots in the third round. However, the tournament saw the unfortunate withdrawal of Elena Rybakina due to injury, paving the way for other players to advance.
Barbora Krejcikova, battling through injury and illness, staged a remarkable comeback to defeat 2022 Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina in a thrilling semi-final clash. Krejcikova, who had never progressed past the fourth round at Wimbledon before, showcased immense resilience and fighting spirit to overcome a set deficit and ultimately secure a place in her second Grand Slam final.
The Wimbledon women’s singles semifinals are set for a thrilling clash of styles. Top seed Elena Rybakina faces a tough test against former French Open champion Barbora Krejcikova, while in-form Italian Jasmine Paolini takes on experienced Croatian Donna Vekic.
The eighth day of Wimbledon 2024 features a thrilling round of 16 match-ups, including Novak Djokovic’s clash with Holger Rune and Elena Rybakina’s encounter with Anna Kalinskaya. Other notable matches include Alexander Zverev against Taylor Fritz and Arthur Fils against Alex De Minaur.
Jelena Ostapenko started her Eastbourne campaign with a straight-sets win, while top seed Elena Rybakina withdrew due to a schedule change, opening a path for Sofia Kenin as a lucky loser. Harriet Dart impressed the home crowd with a thrilling victory, while Shang Juncheng claimed his first senior grass-court win in the men’s event.
