LONDON: It took a 10-point shootout, but French fifth seed Caroline Garcia finally overcame Leylah Fernandez in three sets to reach the Wimbledon third round in early evening sunshine on Thursday (Jul 6). Having dropped the opening set 6-3, in which Fernandez slammed 10 clean winners, the Frenchwoman - her
Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 6, 2023 France's Caroline Garcia celebrates winning her second round match against Canada's Leylah Fernandez REUTERS/Andrew Couldridge
Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 6, 2023 Canada's Leylah Fernandez reacts during her second round match against France's Caroline Garcia REUTERS/Andrew Couldridge Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 6, 2023 France's Caroline Garcia celebrates winning her second round match against Canada's Leylah Fernandez REUTERS/Andrew Couldridge
Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 6, 2023 Canada's Leylah Fernandez in action during her second round match against France's Caroline Garcia REUTERS/Andrew Couldridge Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 6, 2023 France's Caroline Garcia reacts during her second round match against Canada's Leylah Fernandez REUTERS/Andrew Couldridge
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