Rain Delays and Upsets: Wimbledon Day 6 Highlights

Day six of Wimbledon was marred by rain delays and significant upsets. Matches were postponed due to rain, with temperatures at 13°C. Key exits included Lucas Pouille due to injury and notable victories by Carlos Alcaraz, Emma Raducanu, and Coco Gauff advancing to the last sixteen.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 06-07-2024 15:45 IST | Created: 06-07-2024 15:45 IST
Rain Delays and Upsets: Wimbledon Day 6 Highlights
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Rain played spoilsport on the sixth day of the Wimbledon tennis championships, causing delays in matches on Court Two and other outer courts. Temperatures hovered around 13 degrees Celsius (55.4°F).

Frenchman Lucas Pouille withdrew from his third-round clash against Australian ninth seed Alex de Minaur due to injury, marking a significant development early in the day.

Despite the weather disruptions, the tournament saw thrilling performances. Carlos Alcaraz survived a five-setter against Frances Tiafoe, while Emma Raducanu and Coco Gauff secured their spots in the last sixteen. Andy Murray faced an emotional doubles defeat, signaling a poignant moment in his career.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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