Elena Rybakina’s journey to the Wimbledon quarter-finals took an unexpected turn as her opponent, Anna Kalinskaya, retired from the match due to a wrist injury. Starting off with a positive breakthrough in the first game of the contest, Kalinskaya’s early lead was short-lived as Rybakina managed to level the score at 3-3. Following a medical timeout for Kalinskaya’s wrist at 4-3, Rybakina went on to secure the first set. Demonstrating remarkable strength in her serve, Rybakina dominated the clash as the second set began, swiftly breaking Kalinskaya in the opening game and subsequently consolidating her lead to 3-0. At this point, Kalinskaya confirmed her inability to continue, propelling Rybakina into the quarter-finals. With her sights set on the Wimbledon title, Rybakina awaits the victor of the match between Elina Svitolina of Ukraine and China’s Wang Xinyu in the next round.
In a poignant display of emotion at Wimbledon, Ukrainian player Elina Svitolina overcame Wang Xinyu with a decisive 6-2 6-1 victory, securing her place in the quarter-finals. However, Svitolina’s triumph was bittersweet, as she grappled with the distressing news of a Russian missile attack in her homeland, Ukraine. The devastating attack resulted in numerous casualties and injuries, including a direct strike on a major children’s hospital in the capital city of Kyiv. “It’s a very difficult day today for Ukrainian people,” she said. “So yes, it was not easy to focus today on the match. Since the morning, it’s very difficult to read the news.” “Thank you for your support,” she told the Wimbledon crowd.
Wearing a black ribbon on her white shirt during the match, Svitolina’s visible display of solidarity reflected the somber mood that had enveloped the tournament. Despite the challenging circumstances, Svitolina’s exceptional performance on the court exemplified her resilience and strength in the face of adversity, as she advanced to the next stage of the competition at Wimbledon.
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