Jessica Pegula Upset by Xinyu Wang at Wimbledon

Jessica Pegula, the fifth seed at Wimbledon, was surprisingly defeated in the second round by China's Xinyu Wang, who claimed her first victory over a top-10 player. Despite a strong comeback in the second set, Pegula lost momentum in the third, leading to a 6-4, 6-7 (9), 6-1 result. Earlier, Pegula had easily defeated fellow American Ashlyn Krueger in the first round with a 6-2, 6-0 victory, showcasing her strength and composure. Wang will now face Harriet Dart in the next round. Meanwhile, World No. 1 Iga Swiatek continued her winning streak, defeating Petra Martic 6-4, 6-3. Swiatek now leads the WTA Tour with 45 victories in 2024.