Yulia Putintseva of Kazakhstan celebrates after defeating Iga Swiatek of Poland in their third round match at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London.
World number one Iga Swiatek was stunned by Kazakhstan's Yulia Putintseva in the Wimbledon 2024 third round on Saturday (July 6). The top seed won the first set but faltered thereafter to go down to the 35th-ranked Putintseva 3-6, 6-1, 6-2. In the men's section, fourth seed Alexander Zverev overcame a knee problem and a marathon tie-breaker to trump home favourite Cameron Norrie 6-4, 6-4, 7-6 (15). Zverev will next face American 13th seed Taylor Fritz in the pre-quarterfinals.
Yulia Putintseva of Kazakhstan celebrates after defeating Iga Swiatek of Poland in their third round match at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London.
Yulia Putintseva of Kazakhstan celebrates after defeating Iga Swiatek of Poland in their third round match at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London.
Yulia Putintseva of Kazakhstan plays a forehand return to Iga Swiatek of Poland during their third round match at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London.
Iga Swiatek of Poland reacts during her third round match against Yulia Putintseva of Kazakhstan at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London.
Iga Swiatek of Poland serves to Yulia Putintseva of Kazakhstan during their third round match at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London.
Alexander Zverev, left, of Germany is congratulated by Cameron Norrie of Britain after winning their third round match at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London.
Alexander Zverev of Germany celebrates after defeating Cameron Norrie of Britain in their third round match at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London.
Cameron Norrie of Britain reacts after winning a point against Alexander Zverev of Germany during their third round match at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London.
Alexander Zverev of Germany plays a forehand return to Cameron Norrie of Britain during their third round match at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London.
Cameron Norrie of Britain plays a backhand return to Alexander Zverev of Germany during their third round match at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London.