Wimbledon 2024: Djokovic Faces Rune, Rybakina Meets Kalinskaya in Round of 16

The eighth day of Wimbledon 2024 is set to be a day of thrilling action as the round of 16 unfolds at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (AELTC) in London.

Seven-time champion and second seed Novak Djokovic will face a stern test against 15th-seeded Dane Holger Rune in men’s singles. This encounter promises to be a captivating duel between two players known for their aggressive and powerful play.

Meanwhile, in another men’s singles match, fourth-seeded German Alexander Zverev will take on 13th-seeded American Taylor Fritz. Both players have shown strong form throughout the tournament, making this match a highly anticipated clash.

In women’s singles, former champion and fourth seed Elena Rybakina will face 17th seed Anna Kalinskaya. Rybakina’s powerful serves and aggressive groundstrokes will be a formidable challenge for Kalinskaya, but the latter will be eager to prove her upset potential.

Other notable matches on the day include Arthur Fils (FRA) against 9th seed Alex De Minaur (AUS), Yulia Putintseva (KAZ) against 13th seed Jelena Ostapenko (LAT), Danielle Collins (USA) against 31st seed Barbora Krejcikova (CZE), and Lorenzo Musetti (ITA) against Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard (FRA).

These matches promise to deliver exciting tennis with high stakes as players battle for a coveted place in the quarterfinals. Fans around the world will be glued to their screens as the action unfolds on this action-packed day at Wimbledon.

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