Svitolina Strikes Down #1 Swiatek

July 12, 2023

By: Carlos Alvarez

Elina Svitolina Puts End to Iga Swiatek’s Reign, Novak Djokovic Rallies & More From Wimbledon Quarterfinals

A tumble at the top! The first major exit of Wimbledon was a stunner on Tuesday morning. Elina Svitolina struck down #1 Iga Swiatek in three sets to send the four-time major champion packing. Svitolina, a 28-year-old Ukrainian, is still in search of her first major. She advances to the semifinals with a favorable matchup against unranked Marketa Vondrousova after she shocked American #4 Jessica Pegula. The women’s draw is full of surprises, but the big names on the men’s side keep slaying challengers. #2 Novak Djokovic rallied from a first-set drop, and #1 Carlos Alcaraz and #3 Daniil Medvedev take the court this morning.

Women’s Singles Highlights (Quarterfinals)

E. Svitolina def. #1 I. Swiatek (7-5, 6-7, 6-2)

M. Vondrousova def. #4 J. Pegula (6-4, 2-6, 6-4)

Men’s Singles Highlights (Quarterfinals)

#8 J. Sinner def. R. Safiullin (6-4, 3-6, 6-2, 6-2)

#2 N. Djokovic def. #7 A. Rublev (4-6, 6-1, 6-4, 6-3)

Today’s Schedule (Quarterfinals)

W: #2 A. Sabalenka vs. #25 M. Keys (8:00 am ET)

W: #3 E. Rybakina vs. #6 O. Jabeur (8:30 am ET)

M: #3 D. Medvedev vs. C. Eubanks (9:15 am ET)

M: #1 C. Alcaraz vs. #6 H. Rune (9:45 am ET)

NY Post: Jessica Pegula Suffers Wimbledon Heartbreak With Crushing 3rd Set

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