Qualifiers eye more shocks after causing Wimbledon upsets
Summary
Two qualifiers, Roman Safiullin and Shintaro Mochizuki, have caused upsets at Wimbledon and advanced to the fourth round. Safiullin will face seven-time champion Novak Djokovic, while Mochizuki will play against the reigning champion, Jannik Sinner.Key Facts
- Roman Safiullin defeated 24th seed Joao Fonseca with a score of 6-3, 6-3, 6-3.
- Safiullin struggled with an injury six months ago and did not win an ATP Tour-level match this year before Wimbledon.
- Safiullin is currently ranked 132 in the world and has won six matches in a row at Wimbledon including qualifying rounds.
- Shintaro Mochizuki, ranked 151, beat 23rd seed Rafael Jodar despite losing many games early in their match.
- Mochizuki has not won a tour-level match this season before Wimbledon but is now targeting a seventh consecutive win.
- Mochizuki is the fourth Japanese man to reach the fourth round at Wimbledon.
- Naomi Osaka supported Mochizuki during his matches and they know each other from the United Cup tournament.
- Both qualifiers are preparing to face top players: Safiullin vs. Djokovic and Mochizuki vs. Sinner.
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