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    Wimbledon: Pavlyuchenkova survives Kartal challenge to reach QF
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    Wimbledon: Pavlyuchenkova Survives Kartal Challenge To Reach QF

    By IANS News July 06, 2025 • 20:52 PM View: 375
    The World No: Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova advanced to her second Wimbledon quarterfinal with a hard-fought 7-6(3), 6-4 win over Britain’s Sonay Kartal in a dramatic contest marred by a controversial line-calling malfunction. The match lasted two hours and two minutes and tested both Pavlyuchenkova’s resilience and composure.

    In a tense first set, with the score tied at 4-4, Pavlyuchenkova appeared to win a game point when Kartal’s backhand landed visibly long. However, a failure in the electronic line-calling system—later blamed on operator error—meant the point was replayed instead of awarded to the Russian. Kartal capitalized on the confusion, breaking serve and earning a set point in the following game as per WTA.

    But the veteran Pavlyuchenkova responded with calm authority. She saved set point, broke back, and then cruised through the tiebreak, showcasing her trademark power and experience. The World No. 50, who was diagnosed with Lyme disease in February and has since been on a determined comeback trail, kept up her level in the second set with a flurry of highlight-reel shots— including a left-handed forehand winner and a deft lob.

    TAGS Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova Sonay Kartal World No Although Kartal Grand Slam Amanda Anisimova Linda Noskova
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