World No 1 Iga Swiatek suffered an unexpected exit from Wimbledon as she was defeated by Yulia Putintseva in a thrilling third-round match. Putintseva, ranked 35th, staged a comeback after losing the first set, eventually winning 3-6, 6-1, 6-2 to end Swiatek's 21-match winning streak. The Kazakh player, known for her tenacity, will now face Jelena Ostapenko in the quarterfinals.
Swiatek, who recently won her fifth Grand Slam title at the French Open, struggled to maintain her early dominance as Putintseva capitalized on key breaks in the second and third sets. Despite saving two match points, Swiatek faltered with unforced errors and failed to convert break opportunities, ultimately succumbing to Putintseva's determined play.
Meanwhile, Alexander Zverev showcased a dominant performance, defeating Cameron Norrie 6-4, 6-4, 7-6 (17/15) to advance to the fourth round. The German's powerful serving and composed game under pressure secured his spot in the next round, where he continues his pursuit of a deep run at Wimbledon.
In other matches, French players had a successful day with Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard and Arthur Fils both securing wins. Mpetshi Perricard, a lucky loser, overcame Emil Ruusuvuori in a tight contest, while Fils battled past Roman Safiullin to set up a clash with Alex de Minaur. French No 1 Ugo Humbert also advanced, setting the stage for an intriguing match against defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in the next round.
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