Crafty and Unyielding: Yulia Putintseva on the Rise?

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Yulia Putintseva stunned the crowd when she took down World No.1 Iga Swiatek in the third round of Wimbledon. She entered the match as the underdog but played with the confidence of a seasoned champion. She was tactical, crafty and ever-adapting, capitalising on Swiatek’s unforced errors. It is no secret that Swiatek has a limited affinity for grass but to upset the World No.1 like that with drop shots and sheer power was a remarkable show of finesse. Her run at the All-England Club was, however, cut short in the Round of 16 when she fell to Jeļena Ostapenko in straight sets. Yet, her tenacity and intense playing style have certainly left her as one not to overlook.

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