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July 14, 2023

By: Carlos Alvarez

Marketa Vondrousova Becomes 1st Unseeded Finalist at Wimbledon Since Billie Jean King (1963)

It’s David vs. Goliath in the women’s finale at Wimbledon! No. 6 Ons Jabeur fought off #2 Aryna Sabalenka in Thursday’s early match before unranked Marketa Vondrousova made tennis history. With her straight-set victory over Elina Svitolina, Vondrousova became the first unseeded women’s finalist in 60 years. The last to do it? Billie Jean King (1963). The 24-year-old Czech challenger won seven consecutive games during one stretch of the semis, and she’ll now get a crack at Jabeur on Saturday. Both women are gunning for their first grand slam title. On the men\’s side, the stars are aligning for another Djokovic-Alcaraz clash, but we\’ll find out this morning.

Women’s Singles Highlights (Semifinals)

#6 O. Jabeur def. #2 A. Sabalenka (6-7, 6-4, 6-3)

M. Vondrousova def. E. Svitolina (6-3, 6-3)

Men’s Semifinals Schedule (Today)

#2 N. Djokovic vs. #8 J. Sinner (8:30 am)

#1 C. Alcaraz vs. #3 D. Medvedev (10:30 am)

Men’s Final: Sunday (TBD)

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