Qualifier Sonay Kartal Upsets 29th Seed at Wimbledon

Sonay Kartal, a British qualifier, has made headlines at Wimbledon by securing a remarkable upset victory over Romanian 29th seed Sorana Cirstea in a thrilling first-round match. Kartal, who had never progressed beyond the first round in her previous appearances, displayed resilience and skill, winning 3-6, 6-2, 6-0. Her impressive performance follows her successful journey through qualifying rounds, including defeating Erika Andreeva. Additionally, Lulu Sun from New Zealand achieved a significant win by beating Chinese eighth seed Qinwen Zheng in her Wimbledon main draw debut, marking a pivotal moment in her career. Notably, top players like Aryna Sabalenka and Victoria Azarenka withdrew from Wimbledon due to shoulder injuries, impacting the women's draw at the tournament.