London ∙ Grand Slam quarter-final dream come true, 3 women in the last eight of Wimbledon tennis. 34-year-old German player Tatiana Maria, 22-year-old Yule Nimeya and Czech Republic player Maria Bauskova qualified for the first quarter of the Grand Slam singles match yesterday.
All three are competing in this tournament without seeding. Tatiana, who is ranked 103rd in the world, defeated former French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko of Latvia in a tough fight (5-7,7-5,7-5).
Before this, the player who participated in Grand Slam matches 34 times might not advance beyond the second round. Tatyana is the oldest player to compete in Wimbledon women’s singles.
Maria Bouskova defeated France’s Caroline Garcia (7-5, 6-2) while Yule Niemeyer, who reached her second career Grand Slam tournament, upset Britain’s Heather Watson (6-2, 6-4). Tunisia’s Ons Jaber, the third seed, also reached the quarters. Rafael Nadal reaches prequarters in men’s singles. Defeated Italy’s Lorenzo Sonego (6-1, 6-2, 6-4).
English Summary: Wimbledon Quarter Final
