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Mochizuki Stuns Wimbledon: World No. 151 Reaches Fourth Round!
3 Jul
Summary
- Shintaro Mochizuki, ranked 151, defeated Rafael Jodar at Wimbledon.
- This marks Mochizuki's first Grand Slam fourth-round appearance.
- He will face defending champion Jannik Sinner next.
Shintaro Mochizuki, currently ranked 151st in the world, has achieved a significant career first by reaching the fourth round of Wimbledon. He defeated Rafael Jodar in a challenging three-set match on Court 18. This victory marks his maiden appearance in the singles Round of 16 at a major tournament.
Mochizuki's next opponent will be World No. 1 and defending champion Jannik Sinner, who also secured his spot in the fourth round. The Japanese player arrived at Wimbledon without a tour-level win this season, having come through the qualifying rounds and then winning two previous matches in straight sets before his breakthrough win against Jodar.