Emma Raducanu reached the third round of a grand slam for the first time since her 2021 US Open triumph by brushing aside Elise Mertens at Wimbledon.
The 21-year-old’s convincing Court One triumph came after it was announced she will compete alongside Andy Murray in the mixed doubles.
British qualifier Sonay Kartal also progressed on day three of the Championships, while reigning men’s champion Carlos Alcaraz, men’s world number one Jannik Sinner and women’s second seed Coco Gauff all marched on.
Tweet of the day
Team name suggestions at the ready...@EmmaRaducanu and @andy_murray will be entering this year's Mixed Doubles Championship as wild cards #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/ILAdl99y3n
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 3, 2024
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Quote of the day
Some things are bigger than just tennis. Some things are a once-in-a-lifetime memory. To play at Wimbledon with Andy Murray, those things don't come by (often). It was an honor to be asked.
Brit watch
- Sonay Kartal beat Clara Burel 6-3 5-7 6-3
- Emma Raducanu beat Elise Mertens 6-1 6-2
- Dan Evans lost to Alejandro Tabilo 6-2 7-5 6-3
Shot of the day
Carlos Alcaraz, you CAN'T do that #Wimbledon | @carlosalcaraz pic.twitter.com/DYUN6cwBjR
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 3, 2024
Stat of the day
What. A. Win!
— LTA (@the_LTA) July 3, 2024
Sonay Kartal becomes just the 2nd British woman to reach the @Wimbledon 3rd round as a Qualifier in the Open Era (1st since Karen Cross in 1997)#BackTheBrits | #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/AydSUmF7oI
Falling at the final hurdle
INSANE comeback from Tomas Machac!
— Tennis Channel (@TennisChannel) July 3, 2024
Down 2 sets, 0-5 in 5th… #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/eIg7uX9aW4
The withdrawal from the men’s singles of former world number one Murray opened the door for two-time quarter-finalist David Goffin.
Belgian Goffin replaced Murray in the draw as a lucky loser and looked certain to seize his second chance after going 5-0 up in the deciding set of his match with Tomas Machac.
But the 33-year-old, who had already surrendered a two-set advantage, somehow blew the seemingly unassailable lead as Machac completed a monumental comeback, winning 3-6 3-6 6-4 6-1 7-6 (5).
