Unexpected departures from Wimbledon
Unfiltered Take on Wimbledon 2024 Shocks
The 2024 Wimbledon Open has been a whirlwind for tennis fans, dishin' out some thrilling clashes and surprising results. Big names expected to make it far in the tournament have already met their match. Let's dive into a few prominent players who've already been shown the exit door.
Marketa Vondrousova
Last year, Marketa Vondrousova defied all odds to clinch her first Grand Slam title at Wimbledon against Ons Jabeur. With everyone talking about the repeat performance, Vondrousova faced off against unseeded Jessica Maneiro. Fans expected an easy win for Vondrousova in the first round, but boy were they wrong! Maneiro took the W, leaving Vondrousova without her first Grand Slam main draw victory.
Naomi Osaka
Naomi Osaka is still finding her footing after taking a break for more than a year to battle mental health issues and raise her child. The four-time Grand Slam winner was defeated in the second round by Emma Navarro, who dealt her a 6-4, 6-1 loss. Osaka hasn't made it past the Wimbledon third round in her career. She's not exactly a grass court player -- all of her Grand Slam titles came on hard courts. The 26-year-old Japanese will focus on the US Open later this year where she's enjoyed much success.
Casper Ruud
The frustrating Wimbledon Open record continues for Casper Ruud. Ruud, the World no 8, hasn't managed to go past the second round in the competition throughout his career. The 25-year-old Norwegian fell to Italian Fabio Fognini, losing 6-4, 7-5, 6-7, 6-3. Fognini, a three-time Grand Slam finalist, will be looking for his chance on grass next year.
Jessica Pegula
Jessica Pegula had been showing impressive grass court form this season, making her a top contender to go far in the Wimbledon Open. The 5th seed faced a tough battle against Chinese Wang Xinyu. Xinyu, ranked World No. 42, delivered a stunning performance, pushing Pegula to a three-set match in 6-4, 6-7, 6-1 — the best match of Xinyu's career.
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In the unexpected turn of events at Wimbledon 2024, unseeded Jessica Maneiro stunned Marketa Vondrousova, who missed securing her second consecutive Grand Slam title. Naomi Osaka, dealing with mental health issues and focusing on her child, was defeated by Emma Navarro in the second round, marking another early exit for Osaka at Wimbledon. Casper Ruud, the World no 8, could not break his Wimbledon second round jinx, losing to Fabio Fognini, a three-time Grand Slam finalist. Despite her impressive grass court form, 5th seed Jessica Pegula faced a tough challenge from Chinese Wang Xinyu, eventually losing in three sets. For those interested in sports betting, Jessica Pegula and Daniil Medvedev are considered as top choices for Wimbledon results this year.
