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Qualifier Lulu Sun Upsets Emma Raducanu At Wimbledon Quarterfinals

Emma Raducanu, of Great Britain, waves after defeating Rebeka Masarova, of Spain, at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament, Thursday, March 7, 2024, in Indian Wells, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Qualifier Lulu Sun shocked the tennis world with a stunning victory over Emma Raducanu at Wimbledon, advancing to the quarterfinals in a thrilling match on Centre Court. Sun, a 23-year-old from New Zealand, displayed remarkable composure and skill to defeat the British star in three sets, 6-2, 5-7, 6-2.

Sun's unexpected success at Wimbledon marks a significant milestone in her career, as she becomes the first woman from New Zealand in the Open era to reach the quarterfinals at the prestigious tournament. Her journey to this stage has been characterized by perseverance and determination, as she climbed from a ranking of No. 123 to No. 53 following her impressive performance.

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