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C’mon, Tim! Wildcard Van Rijthoven ‘rides wave’ into Wimbledon’s last 16

Tennis’s most impossibly glorious streak is somehow still gathering pace. Three weeks ago, 25-year-old Tim van Rijthoven had never won a match on the main ATP tour and was ranked 205 in the world. Now, after rattling off an extraordinary eight-match winning run – including five victories over players in the top 30 – he will face Novak Djokovic in the last 16 of Wimbledon on Sunday. Most likely on Centre Court. No, Tim, you’re not dreaming. Tennis’s Cinderella Man really is coming to the ball.

Brandon Nakashima upsets Denis Shapovalov to continue American march at Wimbledon

Nakashima became the seventh player from the United States to book a spot in the third round of the grasscourt Grand Slam this year with an eighth spot guaranteed as Maxime Cressy and Jack Sock clash in an all-American battle. Top-ranked American Taylor Fritz, John Isner, Jenson Brooksby, Tommy Paul, Steve Johnson and Frances Tiafoe are the others to have reached that stage -- the most at a Grand Slam since the 1996 U.S. Open and the most at Wimbledon in 27 years. The 20-year-old Nakashima, ranked 56th in the world, hit 22 winners while limiting his unforced errors to 14 to defeat Canadian left-hander Shapovalov. "It felt amazing out there. To play against such a high-level player on one of the biggest stages, it doesn't get much better than that," Nakashima said after his win. "With each match I think my game is progressing in the right direction.

Nakashima continues American march at Wimbledon with Shapovalov upset

LONDON: Brandon Nakashima extended the American charge at this year's Wimbledon when he ousted last year's semi-finalist Denis Shapovalov with a 6-2 4-6 6-1 7-6(6) victory in the second round on Thursday (Jun 30).

Wimbledon: Astonishing moment Britain's Alastair Gray celebrates before losing point against Taylor Fritz

Britain's Alastair Gray could not believe his eyes as he turned to celebrate what he thought was a winning point, only for his opponent, Taylor Fritz, to somehow get the ball back. The American came out on top in a 6-3 7-6(3) 6-3 victory in the second-round match, but the second-set tie-break proved to be crucial for the 11th seed as he disappointed the British fans.

Watch: Don't look away, superman Taylor Fritz is in town

Gray appeared to have saved a set point in the tiebreak with an angled volley and had turned away, fist-pumping, only for Fritz to launch himself across the Court 12 turf. The 11th seeded Fritz managed to scoop the ball up and play it into the open court with Gray paying the price for his premature celebrations.

Don't look away, superman Fritz is in town

LONDON : American Taylor Fritz said he pulled off the shot of his life to win the second set against Britain's Alastair Gray on the way to a 6-3 7-6(3) 6-3 second-round Wimbledon win on Thursday.

Wimbledon star left embarrassed as opponent steals point off Brit after celebrating

Alastair Gray was left embarrassed as he celebrated what he thought was a winner during his second set tiebreak against 11th seed Taylor Fritz, only to leave the court wide open for the American to win the point and take a two-set lead. The 24-year-old Brit is making his Grand Slam debut as a wildcard this year.

Wimbledon 2022 live: Roberto Bautista Agut third player to withdraw with Covid - latest updates

A host of British players are in action today across the grounds at Wimbledon on day four.

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C’mon, Tim! Wildcard Van Rijthoven ‘rides wave’ into Wimbledon’s last 16

Brandon Nakashima upsets Denis Shapovalov to continue American march at Wimbledon

Nakashima continues American march at Wimbledon with Shapovalov upset

Wimbledon: Astonishing moment Britain's Alastair Gray celebrates before losing point against Taylor Fritz

Watch: Don't look away, superman Taylor Fritz is in town

Don't look away, superman Fritz is in town

Wimbledon star left embarrassed as opponent steals point off Brit after celebrating

Wimbledon 2022 live: Roberto Bautista Agut third player to withdraw with Covid - latest updates