
In the men`s doubles, Rinky Hijikata and his Dutch partner David Pel have been nothing short of sensational as alternates. They battled through tense third-set tiebreaks in their initial rounds, culminating in a stunning upset over German third seeds Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz, winning 6-2, 6-4, and advancing to their first Wimbledon quarterfinal.
Meanwhile, in the gentlemen`s singles, the indomitable Novak Djokovic showcased his champion`s spirit by overcoming a shaky start against Australian Alex de Minaur. After losing the first set and trailing 4-1 in the fourth, Djokovic rallied to win the match 1-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4, demonstrating his ability to seize crucial moments. The match unfolded on Centre Court, with the legendary Roger Federer watching from the Royal Box, as breezy conditions enveloped the iconic venue.
In other notable results, Belinda Bencic reached her first Wimbledon quarterfinal since becoming a mother, while Liudmila Samsonova advanced to her first major quarterfinal. Upcoming matches promise more excitement, featuring top players vying for glory.
For more on Cruz`s debut, check out this Wimbledon juniors update, and for Djokovic`s thrilling match details, visit this men`s singles recap.
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