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Wimbledon 2023 – Hemel van en Hel

Upsets, Outbursts and Triumph

Kyrgios Contains Meltdown to Triumph over Tsitsipas in Wimbledon Thriller

In a match filled with drama and tension, Nick Kyrgios overcame a second-set meltdown to defeat Stefanos Tsitsipas in a heated Wimbledon thriller, 6-7(2), 6-4, 6-3, 7-6(7). The victory sends Kyrgios to the semifinals, where he will face Cameron Norrie.

Official Blunder Sparks Zheng Tantrum

Chinese player Zheng Qinwen found herself on the wrong side of a controversial umpiring decision in her second-round match against Mirra Andreeva. With Zheng on the verge of a break point, the chair umpire mistakenly called a fault, giving Andreeva the point. Zheng was furious and the incident led to a lengthy delay in the match.

Rublev's Self-Sabotage Costs Him in Shock First-Round Exit

Russian tennis star Andrey Rublev crashed out of Wimbledon in the first round, losing to qualifier Maximilian Marterer in four sets, 6-7(4), 4-6, 7-5, 7-6(9). Rublev's frustration boiled over during the match, as he hit himself with his racket seven times.

Van de Zandschulp's Ace Denied, Frustration Boils Over

Dutch player Botic van de Zandschulp served an ace that would have given him a 10-9 lead and another set point in his second-round match against Tim van Rijthoven. However, the umpire overruled the call, deeming the serve to be out. Van de Zandschulp was visibly frustrated by the decision.

Terence Atmane Hits Spectator Out of Frustration

French player Terence Atmane was disqualified from his second-round match against David Goffin after hitting a spectator with a ball in frustration. Atmane had just lost the second set and was trailing 1-3 in the third when he hit a ball that struck a woman sitting courtside.

Novak Djokovic's Wimbledon Semi-Final Nears Chaos

Novak Djokovic's Wimbledon semi-final clash against Jannik Sinner nearly descended into chaos after a heated exchange between the two players. The incident occurred in the third set, when Djokovic received a time violation warning. Sinner expressed his frustration, leading to a verbal altercation between the two players.