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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Rich Amofa

Who is Wu Yibing? The Chinese star pushing Novak Djokovic all the way at Wimbledon

  • Wu Yibing, 26, is facing Novak Djokovic on Centre Court in the first round at Wimbledon .
  • The Chinese player, ranked 102nd in the world, is spearheading a fresh generation of Chinese talent on the ATP Tour.
  • His potential was evident early on, having clinched both the singles and doubles titles at the junior US Open in 2017.
  • However, a series of debilitating injuries – affecting his back, elbow, shoulder, and wrist – sidelined him for nearly two years, significantly delaying his anticipated breakthrough.
  • In 2022, he surged over 1,800 places in the rankings, propelling him to the cusp of the top 50 by March 2023 after winning his first-ever ATP title victory in Dallas.
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