Debutant Misolic secures a spot in Wimbledon's main tournament.
Upgraded Vibe: Ain't life grand, according to Filip Misolic, who's been feelin' mighty fine mentally. And he's got plenty to talk about now, 'cause he's stackin' up wins like never before.
After a thrilling 2:6-7:6-7:6-6:3 victory over Benjamin Hassan, Misolic finally earned a spot in the main draw of Wimbledon for the first time. His rock-solid composure in crucial moments truly stole the show.
Newcomer Misolic: "Styria is where it's at"## Rain intermission helped Misolic
Misolic's only loss since May 20 was against the legendary Novak Djokovic in the third round of the French Open. But before that, he clocked in five victories in Paris as a qualifier. In the last five and a half weeks, he's been on an impressive 13:1 streak. Just a few more wins, and he'll be knockin' on the door of the top 100.
A sluggish first set got a boost from a storm intermission. In the third set, Hassan led 5:3 before the match was paused. The break seemed to recharge Misolic, who took the second and third sets in a tiebreak. He pulled ahead in the fourth, had to accept a re-break, but came right back with a swift response and finished off the set and match.
Ofner's heel issues, Misolic snags the top spot in Poznan## Ofner's heel issues: Wimbledon appearance isn't in jeopardy
Misolic will discover his first-round opponent on Friday, just like his Styrian colleague Sebastian Ofner. Ofner secured his main draw spot courtesy of a protected ranking, and he wound up retiring from the grass tournament in Mallorca due to flare-ups of his recurring heel issues. However, his Wimbledon appearance should remain unscathed.
Two Paris legends make the state championships star-studded## Wimbledon: Defending champ's participation isn't confirmed
The defending champs are Carlos Alcaraz and Barbora Krejcikova. But there's a bit of uncertainty surrounding Krejcikova's participation. On Thursday, she bowed out of the Eastbourne warm-up tournament due to an injury to her right thigh. Krejcikova fought tooth and nail in the first two rounds, even fending off multiple match points against the British players Harriet Dart and Jodie Burrage.
Alcaraz, on the other hand, clinched the French Open recently. Since 1968, only five players have achieved the double of winning both the French Open and Wimbledon in the professional era: Björn Borg (thrice), Rafael Nadal (twice), Rod Laver, Novak Djokovic, and Alcaraz himself. The record holders are Roger Federer (eight titles) and Martina Navratilova (nine).
Misolic's recent successes, such as his triumph in Poznan and a strong performance at the French Open, suggest he's in prime form for the upcoming Wimbledon tournament. Here's a quick rundown of his achievements so far:
- Current Ranking: 110
- French Open 2025: Reached the third round
- Poznan 2025: Winner
- Prize Money (Singles & Doubles): $872,747
- Misolic's confident stride continues, with recent triumphs in Poznan and a notable performance at the French Open preparing him well for the upcoming Wimbledon tournament.
- In the thrilling world of sports, tennis, in particular, Misolic is making a name for himself with his impressive sports-analysis and consistent wins, bringing him ever closer to the top 100 rankings.
