In a stunning upset at Wimbledon 2024, fifth-seeded Daniil Medvedev has defeated world No. 1 Jannik Sinner in a grueling five-set quarterfinal match. The Russian player emerged victorious with a score of 6-7 (7-9), 6-4, 7-6 (7-4), 2-6, 6-3, in a contest that lasted nearly four hours. This victory marks Medvedev’s second consecutive Wimbledon semifinal appearance and ends his five-match losing streak against Sinner.The match was not without drama, as Sinner struggled with physical issues throughout. The Italian player took a medical timeout during the third set, complaining of dizziness and stomach problems. Despite these challenges, Sinner managed to win the fourth set before ultimately succumbing to Medvedev’s relentless play in the fifth.In the other men’s quarterfinal, defending champion Carlos Alcaraz overcame a slow start to defeat Tommy Paul 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-2. This sets up a highly anticipated semifinal clash between Alcaraz and Medvedev, a rematch of their 2023 semifinal encounter.On the women’s side, Croatian player Donna Vekic continued her impressive run, reaching her first Grand Slam semifinal by defeating qualifier Lulu Sun 5-7, 6-4, 6-1. In the other quarterfinal, Jasmine Paolini eliminated Emma Navarro with a decisive 6-2, 6-1 victory.
Key points
- Daniil Medvedev defeated world No.
- Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the semifinals after beating Tommy Paul.
- Donna Vekic and Jasmine Paolini reached the women’s semifinals.
1 Jannik Sinner in a five-set Wimbledon quarterfinal match.
Contradictions👾Some sources reported that Sinner withdrew from the match, while others stated that he completed the match despite physical issues.
The majority of sources confirm that Sinner finished the match, losing in five sets.
