Wimbledon Day 5 Highlights: Gauff and Navarro Set for Showdown, Alcaraz Triumphs in Five-Set Thriller

Day 5 at Wimbledon saw Coco Gauff advancing to play fellow American Emma Navarro, following her dominant win over Sonay Kartal. Carlos Alcaraz also progressed after a challenging five-set match against Frances Tiafoe. Grigor Dimitrov, Paula Badosa, and Madison Keys all secured their spots in the fourth round.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 05-07-2024 23:05 IST | Created: 05-07-2024 23:05 IST
Wimbledon Day 5 Highlights: Gauff and Navarro Set for Showdown, Alcaraz Triumphs in Five-Set Thriller
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Day 5 of the Wimbledon tennis championships was a spectacle of sheer determination and thrilling matches. Second seed Coco Gauff advanced to the fourth round after a commanding victory over British qualifier Sonay Kartal, setting up an all-American clash with 19th seed Emma Navarro.

In a gripping five-set battle, defending champion Carlos Alcaraz showcased his resilience, coming from behind to beat 29th seed Frances Tiafoe 5-7 6-2 4-6 7-6(2) 6-2. Alcaraz's tenacity ensures his journey in the tournament continues into the fourth round.

Elsewhere, Bulgarian 10th seed Grigor Dimitrov eliminated Gael Monfils with a straight-set win, and Spain's Paula Badosa defeated 14th seed Daria Kasatkina in a hard-fought three-set match. Not to be outdone, American 12th seed Madison Keys breezed past Marta Kostyuk to secure her place in the next stage of the competition.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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