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2024 - 7 - 10

Kiwi Tennis Sensation Lulu Sun's Stunning Wimbledon Journey Ends in a Nail-Biting Quarterfinal

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Lulu Sun's remarkable run at Wimbledon culminates in a thrilling quarterfinal match against Donna Vekic. Find out how this rising star captured hearts and defied expectations on the court!

Kiwi tennis prodigy Lulu Sun's fairy-tale adventure at Wimbledon hit a crescendo as she faced Donna Vekic in a gripping quarterfinal showdown. Despite a valiant effort, Sun fell short, with a final score of 5-7, 6-4, 6-1, bringing her inspiring run to an end. Sun's journey from qualifiers to the quarterfinals captivated fans worldwide, showcasing her talent and determination. The young player's performance at Wimbledon has solidified her position as a rising star in the tennis world, leaving spectators in awe of her skills and potential.

In a surprising turn of events, Croatian player Donna Vekic, who had contemplated quitting tennis in the past, emerged victorious against Sun. Vekic's resilience and skill on the court proved to be a formidable challenge for Sun, ultimately leading to her defeat. Despite the outcome, Sun's tenacity and sportsmanship throughout the tournament have earned her admiration and respect from the tennis community.

As the Wimbledon excitement unfolded, Australian tennis legends, including Ash Barty, graced the courts in invitational doubles events, adding a delightful twist to the prestigious tournament. The blend of seasoned players and emerging talents showcased the diverse and dynamic nature of tennis, highlighting the sport's universal appeal and ongoing evolution.

Donna Vekic's triumph over Sun marked a significant milestone in her career, propelling her to her first-ever Grand Slam semifinal. Vekic's journey from contemplating retirement to achieving success at Wimbledon serves as a powerful reminder of the perseverance and dedication required in the world of professional sports. The tournament's thrilling matches and unexpected outcomes continue to captivate audiences worldwide, reiterating the magic and unpredictability of tennis at its finest.

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Lulu Sun's incredible run at Wimbledon comes to an end (Tennis NZ)

Lulu Sun has done herself and her nation proud in her 5-7 6-4 6 6-1 loss to Donna Vekic in the Wimbledon quarterfinals on Tuesday.

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Lulu Sun Wimbledon result: Kiwi's run ends with quarter-final defeat ... (New Zealand Herald)

Lulu Sun lost to Donna Vekic - 7-5, 4-6, 1-6 On a rainy day at Wimbledon, Lulu Sun's amazing run from qualifying to the quarter-finals came to an end...

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Wimbledon 2024: Lulu Sun's dream run ended by experienced ... (Sky Sports)

Lulu Suns Wimbledon journey ground to a halt in the quarter-finals as the 123rd-ranked qualifier was beaten 5-7 6-4 6-1 by experienced Croatian Donna Vekic; ...

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Nine Australian legends back on court at Wimbledon 2024 (Tennis Australia)

Ash Barty is among nine greats of Australian tennis competing in the invitational doubles events at Wimbledon 2024.

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Donna Vekic nearly quit tennis but now she's in Wimbledon ... (The Associated Press)

Donna Vekic had thought a couple of times about quitting tennis, like when she struggled to get back to her best after knee surgery in 2021.

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Sun's dream run at Wimbledon comes to end (Otago Daily Times)

Lulu Sun's dream run at Wimbledon has been ended in the quarter-finals by Donna Vekic under the Court One roof. Sun beat Britain's Emma Raducanu in the ...

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Lulu Sun - Donna Vekic Live - Wimbledon women: Tennis Scores ... (Eurosport.com)

Eurosport is your source for the latest Wimbledon women match updates. Get the full recap of Lulu Sun - Donna Vekic, complete with stats and highlights.

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West Ham United-supporting tennis star Andy Lapthorne swinging ... (West Ham United F.C.)

West Ham United supporter Andy Lapthorne on his incredible tennis career and hopes of winning at Wimbledon and the Paralympic Games this summer.

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Vekic outlasts Sun at Wimbledon, makes first Grand Slam semifinal (WTA Tennis)

Donna Vekic of Croatia pulled off a comeback victory to reach the first Grand Slam semifinal of her career, outlasting qualifier Lulu Sun at Wimbledon on ...

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"Wasn't to be": Lulu Sun's Wimbledon run comes to an end (Newstalk ZB)

UK correspondent Gavin Grey told Ryan Bridge the 23-year-old has been beaten in three sets by 28-year-old Croatian Donna Vekic. After winning the first set, ...

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Donna Vekic nearly quit tennis but now she's in Wimbledon's ... (The Washington Post)

Donna Vekic had thought a couple of times about quitting tennis, like when she struggled to get back to her best after knee surgery in 2021.

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Wimbledon 2024: Jannik Sinner vs Daniil Medvedev result, video ... (Nine)

Top-seeded Jannik Sinner was treated by a trainer and left the court during the third set, seemingly surged in the fourth and then faltered again in the ...

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Jannik Sinner resumes Daniil Medvedev battle at Wimbledon after ... (ATP Tour)

Jannik Sinner has returned to Centre Court to resume his Wimbledon quarter-final against Daniil Medvedev after leaving the court for a medical assessment.

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Tennis-Wimbledon breaks Grand Slam record for five-set marathons (The Star Online)

LONDON (Reuters) - Daniil Medvedev's victory over world number one Jannik Sinner at Wimbledon on Tuesday was the 36th men's match this year to go to five ...

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Jannik Sinner's hopes of a maiden Wimbledon title ended by Daniil ... (Sky Sports)

Jannik Sinner stunned by Daniil Medvedev in five-set quarter-final thriller on Centre Court at Wimbledon; defending champion Carlos Alcaraz fought from set ...

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Alex De Minaur withdraws from Wimbledon | ATP Tour | Tennis (ATP Tour)

Alex de Minaur has withdrawn from Wimbledon prior to his quarter-final clash against Novak Djokovic due to injury. The ninth-seeded Australian announced he ...

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De Minaur ready for Djokovic showdown at Wimbledon 2024 (Tennis Australia)

Alex de Minaur is among nine Australians scheduled to compete on day 10 at Wimbledon 2024. London, Great Britain, 10 July 2024 | Leigh Rogers.

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Wimbledon 2024 LIVE: Tennis scores and updates as Novak ... (Yahoo Sports)

Alex de Minaur pulled out with a hip injury, denying the Centre Court crowd the return of Novak Djokovic, who hit out at fans for supposedly booing him ...

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Djokovic into Wimbledon semi-finals after 'devastated' De Minaur ... (The Guardian)

Alex De Minaur has been forced to withdraw from Wimbledon ahead of his quarter-final with Novak Djokovic due to injury.

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Wimbledon: Alex De Minaur pulls out of Novak Djokovic quarter-final ... (Sky Sports)

Australian No 9 seed Alex De Minaur: Im devastated but had to pull out due to a hip injury... It is no secret that it was the biggest match of my career; ...

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Tennis News 2024: Alex de Minaur out of Wimbledon, hip injury ... (Nine)

De Minaur has pulled out of his Wimbledon quarter-final against Djokovic, due to a hip injury.

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Alex de Minaur's Wimbledon quarterfinal against Novak Djokovic the ... (ABC News)

Alex de Minaur has become "a different player" in the 18 months since he got rolled by Novak Djokovic in their last grand slam contest.

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'I'm devastated': Demon disaster as injury forces withdrawal from ... (Fox Sports)

'I'm devastated': Demon disaster as injury forces withdrawal from Wimbledon before Djoker QF.

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Alex de Minaur withdraws from Wimbledon 2024 due to hip injury (Olympics)

Australian tennis player Alex de Minaur withdrew from the Wimbledon 2024 with a hip injury. He was due to face Novak Djokovic in the quarter-finals.

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Transforming tennis tradition: The massive new Wimbledon Park ... (ABC News)

Wimbledon is about to get bigger. A lot bigger. If all goes ahead as planned, the Wimbledon Park Project will be a new endeavor aimed at transforming ...

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De Minaur withdraws from Wimbledon 2024 due to โ€œfreak injuryโ€ (Tennis Australia)

Alex de Minaur has announced he won't be able to compete in his scheduled Wimbledon quarterfinal against Novak Djokovic.

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Australian junior impresses Grand Slam champion at Wimbledon 2024 (Tennis Australia)

Sam Stosur believes Emerson Jones, who has advanced to the third round in the Wimbledon 2024 girls' singles competition, has "a bright future".

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Djokovic advanced in Wimbledon on a walkover. What is a walkover ... (NorthJersey.com)

Novak Djokovic just advanced at Wimbledon with a walkover. What is a walkover in tennis?

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Novak Djokovic Gets Walkover Into Wimbledon Semifinals (Forbes)

Alex De Minaur, his opponent, withdrew due to cartilage in his hip tearing which was sustained on the final point of his previous match against Arthur Fils on ...

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'I'm broken': Aussies gutted over 'devastating' Demon blow as Barty ... (Fox Sports)

'I'm broken': Aussies gutted over 'devastating' Demon blow as Barty reveals 'silver lining'

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Alex de Minaur on the 'scare factor' of sliding at Wimbledon as it ... (ABC News)

As Alex de Minaur sat and spoke about the dangers of sliding on grass, he had an inkling his Wimbledon campaign might have been ended by doing just that.

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