Wimbledon 2023 Day 7 wrap: Mirra Andreeva, Iga Swiatek obtain large milestones, Frances Tiafoe knocked out

By India Today Sports Desk: Polish star Iga Swiatek is about to play in her maiden Wimbledon ladies’s singles quarter-finals. World No.1 Swiatek saved two match factors to beat Belinda Bencic on Centre Court. Swiatek received the match 6-7 (4-7), 7-6 (7-2), 6-3.

She will now face Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina, who beat two-time Grand Slam champion Victoria Azarenka within the Round of 16. The Ukrainian was as soon as a set and 0-2 behind earlier than staging an unimaginable comeback.

Wimbledon 2023 Day 7 Updates

ANDREEVA MARCHES ON

Russia’s teen sensation Mirra Andreeva has continued her fairy-tale run in 2023. After advancing to the French Open third spherical, the 16-year-old took a step ahead and can now be taking part in her maiden Grand Slam Round of 16 match.

She defeated Russia’s Anastasia Potapova 6-2, 7-5. Among the three Qualifiers to have performed in principal attracts this 12 months, solely Andreeva has gone to the fourth spherical.

“I’m really happy that I managed to win this match. It was an amazing battle. She played really well. I did everything I could; I gave it all here … so I feel great,” Andreeva mentioned after the match.

TIAFOE KNOCKED OUT

Frances Tiafoe’s Round 3 match in opposition to Grigor Dimitrov acquired carried ahead to the seventh day. The American misplaced the match 2-6, 3-6, 2-6. He wasn’t given even a single likelihood to interrupt the opponent’s serve. Dimitrov, alternatively, transformed 5 out of 9 break factors.

“He’s such a dangerous player; I knew I had to be very focused. He’s a player that has a lot of flare around the court. Great serve, great return, so I was just looking after my game, to be honest. The past weeks have been amazing weeks for me, out here in England. I’m just enjoying every single day,” mentioned Dimitrov, praising Tiafoe.

Andrey Rublev acquired previous a preventing Alexander Bublik on Centre Court and received 7-5, 6-3, 6-7 (6-8), 6-7 (5-7), 6-4. World No.8 Jannik Sinner was fairly medical after he defeated Daniel Elahi Galan 7-6 (7-4), 6-4, 6-3. Russia’s Roman Safiullin defeated No.26 seed Denis Shapovalov 3-6, 6-3, 6-1, 6-3.