Putintseva Stuns Swiatek in Wimbledon Shocker

World number one Iga Swiatek's Wimbledon run ended abruptly as Kazakh's Yulia Putintseva rallied to win their third-round match. Swiatek initially took control, winning the first set, but Putintseva bounced back strongly, securing a 3-6 6-1 6-2 victory and advancing to face Jelena Ostapenko.


Devdiscourse News Desk | London | Updated: 06-07-2024 22:59 IST | Created: 06-07-2024 22:59 IST
Putintseva Stuns Swiatek in Wimbledon Shocker
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World number one Iga Swiatek's Wimbledon campaign came to an unexpected end as she succumbed to Yulia Putintseva in a dramatic third-round upset. The match started in Swiatek's favor as she clinched the first set with ease. However, Putintseva mounted an impressive comeback, breaking the top-seeded Pole twice in both the second and third sets.

Swiatek looked poised for a straightforward win, but the momentum shifted drastically in Putintseva's favor. Her aggressive play and resilience paid off as she turned the match around to win 3-6 6-1 6-2 on Saturday.

With this victory, Putintseva has set up a fourth-round clash against Jelena Ostapenko, continuing her quest in the Wimbledon tournament.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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