Harriet Dart overcame a dramatic final-set tie-break to upset British number one Katie Boulter and advance to the Wimbledon third round. Ranked 94th in the world, Dart struggled initially, falling behind 6-2 in the tie-break. However, she rallied impressively, winning eight of the last ten points to clinch victory and eliminate the 32nd seed.
Throughout the match on Court One, Boulter's typically reliable forehand faltered in the windy conditions. Dart capitalized on this inconsistency, eventually securing a hard-fought win with a scoreline of 4-6, 6-1, 7-6 (10-8) after nearly three hours of play.
Reflecting on her emotional rollercoaster, Dart admitted, "I wear my emotions on my sleeve, so you see everything how I'm thinking, unfortunately, but I'm so happy to be able to get through." Despite her challenging history against Boulter, Dart remained resilient, focusing on giving her all and avoiding regrets during critical moments, especially in the tense tie-break.
Looking ahead, Dart, 27, prepares to face Wang Xiyu of China, who is unseeded, in the next round. Meanwhile, Boulter acknowledged her off-day, commenting, "I just had a tough day at the office, not my best tennis today unfortunately," emphasizing the unpredictability of performance in competitive tennis.
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