Wimbledon Day 6 delivered a series of high-stakes third-round matches, confirming the dominance of some top seeds while witnessing a few more significant upsets, particularly in the women’s draw. The excitement is building towards “Middle Sunday” and the second week of the Championships.
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Men’s Singles: Heavyweights Advance, Djokovic Makes History
On Centre Court, World No. 1 Jannik Sinner continued his flawless run, dispatching Spain’s Pedro Martinez with an emphatic 6-1, 6-3, 6-1 victory. Sinner’s clinical performance cemented his status as a formidable contender, having dropped a record-tying low of just 17 games across his first three matches.
Later in the day, seven-time Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic (6th seed) marked a historic milestone, securing his 100th career singles victory at Wimbledon by defeating fellow Serb Miomir Kecmanovic 6-3, 6-0, 6-4. Djokovic joins an exclusive club alongside Martina Navratilova and Roger Federer in achieving this feat, showcasing his enduring class and determination.
Other notable men’s results included Alex de Minaur (11th seed) advancing in straight sets against August Holmgren, and Ben Shelton (10th seed) closing out his suspended match from Day 5 against Rinky Hijikata before moving on to defeat Marton Fucsovics. Marin Cilic, who famously upset Jack Draper on Day 4, continued his impressive run by defeating Jaume Munar.
Women’s Singles: Reigning Champions Fall, New Contenders Emerge
The women’s draw continued its unpredictable trend with two former Wimbledon champions exiting the tournament. Defending champion Barbora Krejcikova (17th seed) was eliminated by Emma Navarro (10th seed) in a hard-fought three-set battle, 2-6, 6-3, 6-4. Krejcikova appeared to struggle with an injury during the latter part of the match, paving the way for Navarro to reach the fourth round.
Even more surprisingly, 2022 Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina (11th seed) was upset by Clara Tauson (23rd seed) in straight sets, 7-6(6), 6-3. Rybakina’s powerful game couldn’t find its rhythm against the resilient Dane, marking a significant early exit for a player many tipped for another deep run.
Meanwhile, Iga Swiatek (8th seed), one of the remaining top seeds, delivered a commanding performance against veteran Danielle Collins, winning 6-2, 6-3. Swiatek’s clean hitting and consistent play suggest she’s finding her best form on grass.
Rising star Mirra Andreeva (7th seed) continued to impress, securing a comfortable 6-1, 6-3 victory over Hailey Baptiste, showing why she’s considered a strong prospect. Other winners included Ekaterina Alexandrova (18th seed) and Belinda Bencic.
Looking Ahead to Middle Sunday
With Day 6 wrapping up the third round for many players, the stage is now set for the highly anticipated “Middle Sunday” (Day 7). This day traditionally features all Round of 16 matches for both men’s and women’s singles, promising a packed schedule of high-stakes tennis as players compete for coveted quarterfinal berths. The exits of several champions and high seeds have opened up both draws, ensuring plenty of intriguing matchups in the second week.
