On July 8, the women's singles 1/8 finals of the Wimbledon tennis championships were played in a turbulent manner, with four matches over, and there were already four places in the quarterfinals. However, this day's game was full of drama, breaking out one upset after another, and people couldn't help but sigh at the unpredictability of the tennis court.
Gauff is unexpectedly out: the world's top 3 are all wiped out
The biggest upset in today's match was undoubtedly the exit of world No. 2 and favourite, Gauff. She struggled against compatriot Navarro, losing 0-2 (4-6, 3-6) and missing out on the quarter-finals. So far, all the top 3 players in the world have been eliminated, which is also an extremely rare phenomenon in the history of Wimbledon.
Gauff performed well in the first three rounds and comfortably advanced to the round of 16, raising high hopes for her. But in today's match, she seemed to be completely out of shape, with constant errors in attack and serve, and Navarro seized opportunities to score frequently. The match lasted only 1 hour and 18 minutes, and Gauff ended in a crisp defeat. It also begs the question: what caused the world No. 2 to fall out of shape in a crucial match? Is it psychological pressure or a technical and tactical problem?
Paulini's lucky promotion: God helps the self-helper
In the other highlight-reel match, world No. 7 Paulini took on American star Case. The match was extremely intense, with both sides winning one of each of the first two sets and going to a decider. In the deciding set, Paulini was broken twice in a row to bring the score to 2-5, and seeing that there was little hope of promotion, as a result, Keys was injured unexpectedly and could not continue the game, and Paulini was lucky to advance to the quarterfinals.
Although Paulini's promotion was a bit of a "fluke", her performance at key moments is also worthy of recognition. Faced with the situation of falling behind, she did not give up, winning 3 games in a row, forcing Keys to choose to retire due to injury. This kind of competition process also proved once again the truth of "no pain, no gain", and Paulini created his best Wimbledon record.
Veteran Matchup: Vekic Victory
In the duel between the two veterans, the match between Badosa and Vekic was also full of drama. In the first set, Vekic won easily 6-1, in the second set, Badosa equalized 6-2, and in the deciding set, Vekic made a strong effort at the end of the set, won 6-4, and advanced to the quarterfinals with a big score of 2-1. The game between the two sides can be described as "you come and go", and no one is willing to admit defeat easily. Vekic's strong performance at key moments allowed her to advance to the quarterfinals, which also showed the tenacity and tireless efforts of the veterans.
The dark horse Sun Lulu is black to the end
Qualifier Sun Lulu took on wildcard and Grand Slam champion Raducanu, and this dark horse battle was also exciting. Sun Lulu defeated Raducanu again 2-1 to usher in a seven-game winning streak and advance to the quarterfinals. Sun's performance has been eye-catching, and every step of her way from the qualifying round to the quarterfinals has been full of surprises and challenges. This also makes people look forward to her in the next game: Can Sun Lulu continue to be black and create a greater miracle?
Gauff's dysfunctional performance
Gauff's unexpected exit has become a hot topic of discussion today. She has performed well in the early rounds, why did she suddenly lose shape against Navarro? Is it too much psychological pressure, or is it a technical and tactical problem? In this regard, senior tennis commentators believe that Gauff's psychological adjustment in the tournament may need to be strengthened, and Navarro also performed very well today, catching Gauff's every mistake.
Paolini's "lucky" advances
Paulini's promotion was considered "lucky" by many, but her performance in desperate situations was also impressive. Case's injury was certainly a turning point, but Paulini's ability to win three games in a row from behind also showed her strength and resilience. All of the world's top three did not reach the quarterfinals, which is an extremely rare phenomenon in the history of Wimbledon. Does this mean that women's tennis is entering a more open and diverse era? The performance of the high-ranked players was a bit disappointing, but it also gave more players the opportunity to show themselves, and the suspense and excitement of the competition increased as a result.
Gauff vs Navarro: The story behind the data
Judging from the data, Gauff made 8 service errors in the whole game, and the success rate of one serve was only 60%, while Navarro's winning points reached 20, which can be said to be a complete victory over Gauff. Gauff was clearly not at his best in the game, while Navarro seized his chance and won the match in one fell swoop.
Paulini vs Case: Performance in key moments
Paulini was commendable in the deciding set, and although she was broken twice, she was very consistent in the crucial moments, and eventually forced Keys to retire. Statistically, Paolini has only 12 unforced errors, compared to Case's 20, which is a big reason why Paolini was able to turn around.
Vekic vs Badosa: Veteran matchup
In the match between Vekonic and Badosa, Vekic had a service success rate of 80% in the deciding set, while Badosa was inconsistent on key points and ultimately lost. Vekic's experience and play in key moments made her have the last laugh in this veteran matchup.
Lulu Sun vs Vekic : Can the dark horse move on?
Sun Lulu's path to promotion is full of legends. As a qualifier, she has won seven straight Wimbledon matches, beating a number of strong opponents. Now she will face the experienced Vekic in the quarter-finals. Sun's style of play is aggressive, especially on the offensive end, and she is always able to take advantage of her opponent's holes and score the winning point. However, as a veteran, Vikic has both experience and mental qualities to her strengths. In critical moments, she is often able to stay calm and seize opportunities to fight back. The highlight of this game is: Can Sun Lulu continue to maintain her dark horse posture and challenge for higher goals? Will Vekic be able to use her experience and steady play to stop the dark horse's progress? Regardless of the outcome, this matchup is sure to be full of suspense and excitement.
Paulini vs Navarro: A battle of glory for the top eight
As the only player in the world's top eight in this quarter-final, Paulini is responsible for defending the glory of the top eight. Against Navarro, Paulini will have to play well to keep going. Navarro's performance at Wimbledon was equally impressive, especially in the win over Gauff, where she showed great strength and a calm mentality. For Paolini to beat Navarro, he will need to not only have the upper hand technically, but also be mentally consistent. The key question is: can Paulini overcome the pressure and perform at the level she deserves? Can Navarro continue her good form and beat a high-ranking player again? The answer will be revealed on the field.
Performance of key points
In the deciding set between Vekic and Badosa, Vekic performed very well on the key points, with a service success rate of 80%. This allowed her to dominate when it mattered and eventually won the match. In Sun Lulu's match against Raducanu, Sun Lulu reached 25 winning points, while Raducanu only had 18. Sun Lulu's performance at key moments allowed her to successfully advance to the quarterfinals.
Conclusion: The charm and suspense of Wimbledon
The results of the Wimbledon women's singles 1/8 finals let people see the charm and suspense of the tennis game. Every game is full of variables, and every player is giving their best. Whether it is the loss of a high-ranked player or the rise of a dark horse player, it is the most moving story on the tennis court. The next 1/4 finals will continue to bring us more excitement and suspense. Can Sun Lulu continue her dark horse path? Can Paulini defend the glory of the top eight? The answers to these questions will be revealed on the field.
Tennis is not only a contest of technique and physical fitness, but also a contest of psychology and will. Every player is using their hard work and sweat to write their own legend. Let's look forward to seeing more exciting duels and touching moments in the next games.