Petra Martić One Step Away from Wimbledon: Will the 34 Year Old Tennis Warrior Shine Again on Grass?

Petra Martić, our 34-year-old tennis warrior, is proving age is just a number! After saving three match points in an epic battle against Australian Maddison Inglis (6-2, 3-6, 7-6), Martić is now one step away from the Wimbledon main draw. She crushed Frenchwoman Selena Janicijevic 6-2, 6-4 and is gearing up for a decisive match against the winner between Destanee Aiava and Panna Udvardy. If she makes it, it will be her 13th appearance at the most prestigious Grand Slam, where she’s reached the round of 16 three times! While younger Croatian players are falling, Martić shows that experience and grit still rule. Who said 34 is too old? Come on, comment below — is Petra on the verge of another big breakthrough or is it time for new heroes?

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