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Iga Swiatek saved two match points and Elina Svitolina beat Victoria Azarenka in a thriller as two women’s classics lit up the Wimbledon fourth round.
At the same time top seed Swiatek was fending off Belinda Bencic 6-7 (4-7) 7-6 (7-2) 6-3 on Centre Court, there was also quality and drama on Court One.
Ukraine’s Svitolina celebrated a 2-6 6-4 7-6 (11-9) win over Azarenka in what she called “the second happiest moment” of her life after giving birth.
But Belarusian Azarenka left to boos.
On a day at the All England Club that showcased some of the best women’s tennis from well established names, there was also a stunning performance from the next generation in the shape of Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva.
The 16-year-old qualifier won her rain-delayed third-round match against compatriot Anastasia Potapova 6-2 7-5 to advance in her first tournament on grass.
Meanwhile, American fourth seed Jessica Pegula put in a dominant display to beat Ukrainian world number 60 Lesia Tsurenko 6-1 6-3 and reach the last eight for the first time.
Pegula, who has now completed the full set of Grand Slam singles quarter-finals, will face 2019 French Open finalist Marketa Vondrousova next after the Czech beat compatriot Marie Bouzkova 2-6 6-4 6-3 earlier in the day.
Swiatek recovers from the brink to win
World number one Swiatek was on the brink of losing out to Olympic champion Bencic’s high-risk strategy before she recovered to reach a first Wimbledon quarter-final, where she will face Svitolina.
Swiss 14th seed Bencic repeatedly dug herself out of trouble in remarkable style in a memorable match that kept the Centre Court gasping and guessing in equal measure.
Bencic had got off to a poor start, only her incredible ability to save break points – all six she faced – was keeping her in a first set where Swiatek was unwavering on her own serve.
However, she raced to a 5-1 lead in the tie-break before getting a taste of her own medicine. Swiatek pulled it back to 6-4 but the Pole then hit long to give away her first set of the tournament.
Swiatek took a bathroom break at the end of the first set, taking a notebook with her, and when she returned it looked as if the notes had provided her with some answers as she…
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