China’s Wang Xinyu Takes Down No. 5 Jessica Pegula at Wimbledon; American Ben Shelton and Madison Keys also Impress in Second Round

China’s Wang Xinyu has achieved her first victory against a top-five player at Wimbledon, defeating No. 5 Jessica Pegula in the second round in London. Xinyu, ranked No. 42, secured her first win over a top-10 player and became the first Chinese player to defeat a top-five player since 2008.

Following the match, Wang expressed her happiness at the win, noting the challenge Pegula presented on grass courts. Pegula, who reached the quarterfinals last year, was expected to make a strong showing in this year’s tournament.

On the men’s side, American Ben Shelton won a difficult five-set match against Lloyd Harris, showcasing determination and skill. Madison Keys, seeded No. 12, also had a successful match, defeating Wang Yafan in straight sets. Keys will face Marta Kostyuk in the next round while Shelton is set to compete against Denis Shapovalov in the upcoming matches.