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The Hindu
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- The Hindu
Wimbledon 2025: Nicolas Jarry overpower Joao Fonseca to make last 16, reveals vertigo diagnosis
Nicolas Jarry has been to hell and back in the last year but on Friday on a sun-kissed court in south-west London the towering Chilean put the dark days behind him to reach the fourth round of Wimbledon for the first time in his career. Those with tickets for what was billed as a South American showdown on Court Two had expected to see Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca underline why he is tipped as the next big thing. The 18-year-old showed flashes of the shot-making that will surely make him a contender for Grand Slam titles but it was the 29-year-old Jarry who produced a display of skill and guts to win a slow-burner 6-3 6-4 3-6 7-6(4). ALSO READ | Sabalenka enters fourth round with a commanding win over home-favourite Raducanu Fonseca could be excused for thinking Jarry was serving down from an Andean peak in the opening two sets as he seemed powerless to make any impact on a weapon that produced 25 aces throughout the contest, many on crucial points. But as the seats that were empty early on began to fill with chanting fans the atmosphere suddenly became more Copacabana than leafy west London and Rio-born Fonseca came to the party. Fonseca took the third set and as the crowd greeted his winners with a chorus of ' it seemed the match was swinging his way. Jarry saved three break points at 3-3 in the fourth set, one with a stunning half-volley pick-up, and was staring down the barrel two games later at 0-40 as Fonseca, who twice needed treatment during the contest, whipped up the crowd with a couple of stunning passes Undaunted, Jarry served his way out of a hole and then reeled off five points in a row from a 2-4 deficit in the tiebreak to claim victory and match his grandfather Jaime Fillol who reached the last 16 at Wimbledon in 1974. 'I came here with him when I was 10 years old and 11. Since then, I'm in love with this tournament,' said Jarry, whose career was also de-railed in 2020 when he received a doping ban after testing positive for two banned substances, both of which the International Tennis Federation (ITF) accepted had arisen from contaminated vitamins from a Brazilian pharmacy. He was overcome with emotion, hugged his wife and then brought his young son on court after the match was over, before opening his heart about what he has endured in the past year. Nicolas Jarry sharing the moment with his family 💚# — Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 4, 2025 Those not in the know would have been surprised to hear the former top-20 player describe how he was diagnosed with vestibular neuritis -- a condition which inflames the nerve that connects the inner ear to the brain and causes vertigo and imbalance. 'I had the issue which affected my perception, my balance and I've been trying to come back and recover,' an emotional Jarry said. 'It's been physically, emotionally and psychologically very tough.' Such was the impact of the condition that after reaching the Rome final last year, his form fell off a cliff, the wins dried up, and his ranking plummeted outside the top 100. He had to qualify for Wimbledon this year, winning three matches, but now he is looking forward to the prospect of a clash with Britain's Cameron Norrie on Sunday. 'When I finished it was pure joy,' said Jarry, who could become only the fourth Chilean to reach the men's singles quarter-finals in the professional era. 'I'm very happy to be here because it's difficult to be in the fourth round of a Slam.'
India Today
an hour ago
- India Today
Wimbledon: Aryna Sabalenka avoids high-profile exodus, douses Raducanu's fire in Round 3
Top-seed Aryna Sabalenka survived an incredibly spirited Emma Raducanu and fired up Centre Court crowd to enter Round 4 in Wimbledon 2025. Playing against the home favourite, Sabalenka's survival instincts kicked-in during a battle of epic proportions against Britain's big each Raducanu winner greeted by earth-shattering roars and every Sabalenka error wildly cheered by the masses, the Belarusian was left shaken and stirred as it appeared she would become the most high-profile name to join the exodus of Wimbledon just as spectators within Centre Court and thousands more packed on a heaving Henman Hill started to believe Raducanu had the momentum, and the weapons, to topple the top seed, Sabalenka secured a 7-6(6) 6-4 victory.A warm Centre Court applause for Emma Raducanu after playing her part in a brilliant match #Wimbledon Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 4, 2025 The straight sets result did little justice to the match played between the two. The commentators described the game as two hours of pure theatre, which left a smile on everyone's was 4-2 up in the first set and held a 4-1 lead in the second. The 22-year-old also saved seven set points with some incredible serving at 4-5 down in the first score also fails to convey that Raducanu served for the first set after breaking for a 6-5 lead and had a set point in the tiebreak. No one would guess she was a point away from grabbing a 5-1 lead in the second set after holding a break point in the sixth for all her heroics, getting over the finishing line proved a step too far for TENNIS"Wow! What an atmosphere. My ears are still hurting. It was super loud! Every time you were cheering her, I was trying to tell myself to just pretend that you were just cheering for me. I had goosebumps," Sabalenka told the crowd after improving her record over British opponents to 9-0."She played such incredible tennis and she pushed me really hard. To get this win, I had to fight for every point like crazy."On Friday, after being kept waiting till 8 PM (local) to take centre stage, it was Raducanu's turn to provide all the drama as she played electrifying tennis to surge into a 4-2 lead in the first 22-year-old Raducanu kept the Belarusian guessing with her breathtaking shot-making that earned her a break in the fifth game to the delight of the crowd that kept turning up volume with every Raducanu Sabalenka, the sole survivor among the top six women's seeds, gained back the break, she was left shell-shocked when she missed seven set points in the 10th game as Raducanu kept slamming the door shut with pinpoint deliveries that left the crowd erupting time and time the eighth time of asking, in the tiebreak, Sabalenka finally silenced the crowd when she produced a stop volley to bag the set, her achievement greeted by only a smattering of who has spent a long time in the tennis wilderness following her mind-boggling triumph at the US Open in 2021 as a qualifier, wanted to prove she was back to her best by following up her win over 2023 Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova with victory over she surged into a 4-1 lead in the second and then had a break point to take a 5-1 lead, she appeared to be on the verge of dragging the contest into a deciding just when it seemed she had the mindset to beat an opponent who has contested the last three Grand Slam finals, reality turned on the power to win the last five games to extinguish Raducanu's hopes of reaching the fourth round for the third time, with the Briton netting a service return on match point."It's hard to take a loss like that. At the same time ... I'm really going to remember that match because, you play for those moments, to really be competing toe-to-toe with the very best," said world number 40 really grateful for all the support ... it was electric. They were really behind me. Just disappointed I couldn't get over the line."The top seed will next face Belgium's Elise Mertens.- Ends
News18
2 hours ago
- News18
Aryna Sabalenka Outlasts Emma Raducanu To Enter Wimbledon Last 16
After knocking out local favourite Emma Raducanu, Aryna Sabalenka is now a red-hot favourite to win Wimbledon 2025. Aryna Sabalenka overcame a tough challenge from Emma Raducanu and a partisan Centre Court crowd to stay in the running for her first Wimbledon title on Friday. In an exhilarating match under the Centre Court roof, the world number one defeated the former US Open champion 7-6 (8/6), 6-4 in two hours, advancing to the fourth round. Sabalenka found an extra level when needed as the British player's form dipped slightly, avoiding the fate of many other top players at this year's championships. Though it is only day five of Wimbledon, just four of the top 10 women's seeds remain, with half of the men's top 10 also eliminated. 'I had to fight for every point like crazy," said Sabalenka, who has never gone beyond the semi-finals at the All England Club. 'I'm super happy with the win, of course. I'm super happy to see her healthy and back on track. I'm pretty sure that she will be back in the top 10 soon." A Challenging Atmosphere For Sabalenka The 27-year-old Belarusian commented on the challenging crowd atmosphere. 'What an atmosphere," she said. 'My ears are still hurting, honestly. It was super loud. Every time you were cheering her, I was trying to tell myself to just pretend that you were cheering for me. I had goosebumps." Raducanu, ranked 40th in the world, quickly showed she was not intimidated by her powerful opponent. Matching the three-time Grand Slam champion blow for blow, she secured the first break in the fifth game when a blistering drive forced Sabalenka to net a backhand. Raducanu clenched her fist in delight as the crowd's roar echoed under the closed roof. Despite trailing 4-2, Sabalenka quickly drew level in the eighth game. Although Sabalenka aimed to finish strong, Raducanu saved seven set points in a marathon 10th game, then broke in the next game, only for Sabalenka to immediately break back. A rollercoaster tie-break ultimately went Sabalenka's way as she saved a set point and secured a deft volley to take the lead. The 22-year-old British player regained the initiative by breaking in the fourth game of the second set and holding her serve amidst wild cheers from the captivated crowd. Sabalenka, her grunts amplified under the roof, saved a break point in the sixth game to stay alive in the second set. However, Raducanu missed her chances in the following game, going long with a forehand and losing her serve. Sabalenka then stepped up a gear, hitting a backhand down the line followed by an ace to level the score at 4-4. A couple of errors in the subsequent game gave Raducanu a tough challenge, resulting in her being broken again. Sabalenka's double fault offered Raducanu hope, but the British player netted to ignite celebrations from the top seed, who is now a strong favourite to win the tournament. With AFP Inputs First Published: July 05, 2025, 08:59 IST Latest News Beat Monsoon Woes: 7 Smart Hacks To Keep Your Home Fresh And Hygienic Lifestyle Football Family And Football World Unite To Bid Diogo Jota Farewell Agency feeds FIFA honours Diogo Jota and his brother before Club World Cup quarterfinal games Agency feeds Delhi min temp 27.9 deg Celsius; may rain Bollywood Complaint Against Ekta Kapoor: Mumbai Police Fails To Submit Enquiry Report, Gets Notice latest news
