Chinese tennis player Wang Xinyu's Wimbledon journey ended Thursday after a tense battle against Türkiye's Zeynep Sonmez, with both sets concluding 7-5 in favor of the Turkish athlete. The match at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club saw intense rallies, particularly during critical tiebreak moments that ultimately decided the outcome.
Wang, who reached her first WTA Tour final at last month's Berlin Open, struggled to counter Sonmez's aggressive baseline play and precise service returns. 'She played exceptionally well today,' Wang acknowledged post-match, highlighting her opponent's clutch performance during decisive points.
The 23-year-old from the Chinese mainland showed flashes of brilliance but couldn't maintain momentum after early leads in both sets. 'There were areas I could have improved, but I gave my best,' Wang reflected, emphasizing the narrow margins in high-stakes Grand Slam matches.
Sonmez's victory marks her career-best Grand Slam result, advancing her to Wimbledon's third round. The match underscores the growing competitiveness of Asian athletes in global tennis, with Wang's recent Berlin Open success signaling China's continued rise in the sport.
