Wimbledon once again proved why it’s one of the most thrilling tennis tournaments in the world! World No.1 Arina Sabalenka barely escaped with a win against British rising star Emma Raducanu in the third round. The score? 7-6, 6-4 for Sabalenka, but not before the crowd witnessed a drama and twists worthy of a blockbuster movie.
Raducanu, a young and ambitious 22-year-old Brit, never gave up for a second. She led 4-2 in the first set, but Sabalenka managed to turn it around to 5-4. Despite having seven set points on Raducanu’s serve, Sabalenka couldn’t close it immediately, which only raised the tension. Raducanu missed her chance, and at 6-5 Sabalenka forced a tiebreak.
The tiebreak was a real battle: Raducanu led 6-5 and had a set point, but Sabalenka won three points in a row to lead 7-6. The second set was just as unpredictable, with Raducanu leading 4-1 before Sabalenka stormed back with five consecutive games to seal a 6-4 victory.
This win was no walk in the park, lasting two hours and showing just how tough and ready Sabalenka is for big challenges. In the round of 16, she faces another tough opponent – Belgian Elise Mertens, who crushed Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina 6-1, 6-1.
This match once again proves tennis is full of unpredictable moments, and even the best can’t afford to relax for a second. Sabalenka showed why she’s currently world number one and that she’s ready to fight till the last point. And Raducanu? The young Brit showed she has the heart of a champion and will surely make big waves in the future.
Thought tennis was boring? This match will change your mind! Who was your pick? Did Sabalenka deserve the win or did Raducanu deserve more? Drop a comment and let the debate heat up!
