July 06, (THEWILL) – In a stunning turn of events at Wimbledon 2024, world number one Iga Swiatek has been eliminated from the tournament by Kazakh player Yulia Putintseva. Saturday’s third-round match saw Putintseva overcome a one-set deficit to clinch victory with a final score of 3-6 6-1 6-2.
Swiatek, the top seed, initially appeared to be in control, taking the first set without significant challenge. However, the tide turned dramatically in the second set as Putintseva broke Swiatek’s serve twice. The Kazakh player maintained her momentum into the final set, breaking serve two more times to seal her unexpected triumph.
The 29-year-old Putintseva’s victory marks one of the biggest upsets of this year’s Wimbledon Championships. Her aggressive play and mental fortitude proved too much for the 23-year-old Polish star, who had been considered a strong favourite for the title.
This defeat represents a significant setback for Swiatek, who was aiming to add a Wimbledon title to her impressive collection of Grand Slam victories. For Putintseva, the win propels her into the fourth round, where she will face Jelena Ostapenko in what promises to be an intriguing match-up.
The result sets the stage for an exciting second week at the All-England Club. The attention of the tennis world will be on Putintseva to see if she can capitalise on this monumental victory all the way to the title.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
