<p>Russian-born Kazakhstani Yulia Putintseva crushed Iga Swiatek’s Wimbledon dream after she beat the World No.1 in one of the biggest upsets in the tournament's history on Saturday (July 6). The contest played on Court No.1 saw Swiatek lose the match 3-6, 6-1, 6-2&nbsp;in complete dominance by the Kazakhstani star. The defeat also means Swiatek will have to wait at least until 2025 to get her hands on the coveted Wimbledon shield.</p>

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Yulia Putintseva dominates the second set 6-1 to level the match against the world No.1!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Wimbledon?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Wimbledon</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/PutintsevaYulia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PutintsevaYulia</a> <a href="https://t.co/QdK0itq1Oa">pic.twitter.com/QdK0itq1Oa</a></p>
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<h2><strong>Swiatek outclassed</strong></h2>

<p>On a run of 21 consecutive wins, Switaek was the favourite against a player ranked 35th in the WTA rankings. However, she was stunned by the Kazakhstani player having won the opening set 3-6 at Court No.1. But things took an upside-down turn in the second and third sets where Swiatek managed to win only three games before winning the match. She was good with her forehand and capitalised on the breakpoints to book her place in the next round.</p>

<p>The upset means both the World No.1 and the defending champion are out of the Wimbledon in the first week. Earlier, Markéta Vondroušová who is the defending champion in the Wimbledon women’s singles was knocked out in the opening round by Jessica Bouzas Maneiro of Spain.</p>

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<p>The defeat for Swiatek also means her dream to win the Wimbledon Championships once again remains incomplete. Her best performance at the SW19 came last year when she reached the quarterfinal. Grass court also remains the only surface where she has yet to win a Grand Slam. In her brilliant singles career, she has won four French Open titles while also pocketing the 2022 US Open. Like Wimbledon, Swiatek is yet to win the Australian Open as well with her best performance coming in 2022 when she reached the semis.</p>


Russian-born Kazakhstani Yulia Putintseva crushed Iga Swiatek’s Wimbledon dream after she beat the World No.1 in one of the biggest upsets in the tournament's history on Saturday (July 6).

Russian-born Kazakhstani Yulia Putintseva crushed Iga Swiatek’s Wimbledon dream after she beat the World No.1 in one of the biggest upsets in the tournament's history on Saturday (July 6). The contest played on Court No.1 saw Swiatek lose the match 3-6, 6-1, 6-2 in complete dominance by the Kazakhstani star. The defeat also means Swiatek will have to wait at least until 2025 to get her hands on the coveted Wimbledon shield. An emphatic momentum change 👊 Yulia Putintseva dominates the second set 6-1 to level the match against the world No.1!#Wimbledon | @PutintsevaYulia pic.twitter.com/QdK0itq1Oa — Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 6, 2024 × Swiatek outclassed On a run of 21 consecutive wins, Switaek was the favourite against a player ranked 35th in the WTA rankings. However, she was stunned by the Kazakhstani player having won the opening set 3-6 at Court No.1. But things took an upside-down turn in the second and third sets where Swiatek managed to win only three games before winning the match. She was good with her forehand and capitalised on the breakpoints to book her place in the next round. The upset means both the World No.1 and the defending champion are out of the Wimbledon in the first week. Earlier, Markéta Vondroušová who is the defending champion in the Wimbledon women’s singles was knocked out in the opening round by Jessica Bouzas Maneiro of Spain. ALSO READ | Is Ronaldo’s international career over after Portugal's Euro 2024 exit? Martinez comments The defeat for Swiatek also means her dream to win the Wimbledon Championships once again remains incomplete. Her best performance at the SW19 came last year when she reached the quarterfinal. Grass court also remains the only surface where she has yet to win a Grand Slam. In her brilliant singles career, she has won four French Open titles while also pocketing the 2022 US Open. Like Wimbledon, Swiatek is yet to win the Australian Open as well with her best performance coming in 2022 when she reached the semis.

Yulia Putintseva crushes World No.1 Iga Swiatek's Wimbledon dream to reach fourth round

<p>Naomi Osaka's bid to win a third Grand Slam title came to a premature end on Monday when she lost to Kazakh Yulia Putintseva, 7-6 (7/4), 6-2 in the first round.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 21-year-old Japanese said she had felt a weight lifted from her after losing her number one world ranking but it did not show against a talented opponent on Centre Court.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Indeed Putintseva simply franked the form from the recent Birmingham tournament where she had beaten the US Open and Australian Open champion in the second round.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Match Stats:</strong></p>

<p>Putintseva 2-Osaka</p>

<p>Aces 3 3<br />
Double faults 3 1<br />
Breakpoints won 3/7 1/4<br />
Net points won 1/3 13/20<br />
Winners 15 34<br />
Unforced errors 7 38<br />
Total points won 74 67<br />
Match duration: one hour and 35 minutes</p>


Naomi Osaka's bid to win a third Grand Slam title came to a premature end on Monday when she lost to Kazakh Yulia Putintseva, 7-6 (7/4), 6-2 in the first round. The 21-year-old Japanese said she had felt a weight lifted from her after losing her number one world ranking but it did not show against a talented opponent on Centre Court.

Naomi Osaka's bid to win a third Grand Slam title came to a premature end on Monday when she lost to Kazakh Yulia Putintseva, 7-6 (7/4), 6-2 in the first round. The 21-year-old Japanese said she had felt a weight lifted from her after losing her number one world ranking but it did not show against a talented opponent on Centre Court. Indeed Putintseva simply franked the form from the recent Birmingham tournament where she had beaten the US Open and Australian Open champion in the second round. "The biggest win of her career" 👏@PutintsevaYulia upsets world No.2 Naomi Osaka 7-6(4), 6-2 on Centre Court to book her second round spot #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/PQQYpFsQqu — Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 1, 2019 × Match Stats: Putintseva 2-Osaka Aces 3 3 Double faults 3 1 Breakpoints won 3/7 1/4 Net points won 1/3 13/20 Winners 15 34 Unforced errors 7 38 Total points won 74 67 Match duration: one hour and 35 minutes

Second seed Naomi Osaka crashes out in first round of Wimbledon

<p>French Open champion Ashleigh Barty could become the first Australian woman to top the tennis rankings in more than 40 years if she wins the Nature Valley Classic in Birmingham following Naomi Osaka's second-round exit on Thursday.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-number-one-naomi-osaka-knocked-out-of-french-open-223471&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjf7eP_8fniAhXAy4sBHeJACmsQFjACegQIDxAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw3XNdInj77Vqsjjj_ADE1tz">Osaka</a>, who became world number one after winning the Australian Open, needed to reach the Birmingham final to guarantee she would stay ahead of Barty in the rankings but lost 6-2, 6-3 to Kazakhstan's Yulia Putintseva.</p>

<p>Barty made short work of Jennifer Brady, beating the American 6-3, 6-1 on Thursday to book her place in the quarter-finals and will become world number one if she goes on to win the tournament.</p>

<p>"The stars have aligned a little bit for me and I think when you get those opportunities you have to do your best to take them with both hands," the 23-year-old told reporters.</p>

<p>"That's what we have been able to do over the last month in particular but I feel like I'm comfortable in my own skin. I feel like I know exactly how I want to play in most matches, and it's just about going out there trying to execute as best I can," <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/ashleigh-barty-defeats-marketa-vondrousova-to-win-french-open-title-225535&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi_srSN8vniAhUPIIgKHdMyAeIQFjAAegQIAhAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw0jFp9guShK0hE1HkspkQ95">Barty </a>said.</p>

<p>Evonne Goolagong Cawley was the last Australian woman to top the world rankings in 1976 and if Barty wants to emulate her idol, she will first have to get past five-times Wimbledon champion Venus Williams in Friday's quarter-final.</p>


French Open champion Ashleigh Barty could become the first Australian woman to top the tennis rankings in more than 40 years if she wins the Nature Valley Classic in Birmingham following Naomi Osaka's second-round exit on Thursday.

French Open champion Ashleigh Barty could become the first Australian woman to top the tennis rankings in more than 40 years if she wins the Nature Valley Classic in Birmingham following Naomi Osaka's second-round exit on Thursday. Osaka, who became world number one after winning the Australian Open, needed to reach the Birmingham final to guarantee she would stay ahead of Barty in the rankings but lost 6-2, 6-3 to Kazakhstan's Yulia Putintseva. Barty made short work of Jennifer Brady, beating the American 6-3, 6-1 on Thursday to book her place in the quarter-finals and will become world number one if she goes on to win the tournament. "The stars have aligned a little bit for me and I think when you get those opportunities you have to do your best to take them with both hands," the 23-year-old told reporters. "That's what we have been able to do over the last month in particular but I feel like I'm comfortable in my own skin. I feel like I know exactly how I want to play in most matches, and it's just about going out there trying to execute as best I can," Barty said. Evonne Goolagong Cawley was the last Australian woman to top the world rankings in 1976 and if Barty wants to emulate her idol, she will first have to get past five-times Wimbledon champion Venus Williams in Friday's quarter-final.

Naomi Osaka's Birmingham exit gives Ashleigh Barty shot at number one