The fourth round of the Wimbledon women's singles was passionately staged in the early morning of July 8, and a fierce civil war of American players attracted the attention of many fans. In this matchup of strength, No. 3 seed Gauff and No. 19 seed Navarro met in a tight battle for a fierce battle. In the end, Navarro eliminated favourites Gauff in straight sets, 6-4, 6-3, and reached the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam for the first time in his career.
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At the beginning of the game, the two sides quickly got into the groove and did not give in to each other. In the fifth game of the first set, Gauff broke the deadlock first and successfully broke serve. However, Navarro did not lose her fighting spirit, and she quickly broke back in the sixth game, showing strong mental quality and technical and tactical qualities. As the match progressed, the battle intensified, and in the 10th game, Navarro broke again in Gauff's inevitable game to win the first set 6-4.
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In the second set, Navarro played at a higher level, breaking Gauff's serve in the fourth game to take a 3-1 lead. A fierce battle ensued, with Navarro always in the lead. In the ninth game, Navarro held serve in the tiebreaker and won the second set 6-3.
Navarro, who advanced to the quarter-finals, put in an excellent performance, winning 430 points and £375,000 in prize money. This match was undoubtedly a huge boost for him and made him more determined to follow the path of his tennis career. Gauff, who lost the game, failed to qualify, but she also earned 240 points and £226,000 in prize money. Despite being out, she also received many recognitions for her performance in this match.
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In the upcoming tournament, Navarro, who reached the quarterfinals for the first time in a Grand Slam, will face a new challenge. He will face up to No.7 seed Paulini for a place in the semi-finals. This match is undoubtedly a strong match, with both sides fighting hard to qualify for the last four. And for Navarro, this semi-final battle will be his best chance to prove his mettle.