Jaume Munar's Epic Wimbledon Survival

Jaume Munar overcame a tense match against Fabian Marozsan to reach Wimbledon's third round. After wasting 10 matchpoints, Munar finally sealed victory in a dramatic tie-breaker. His resilience will be tested again as he faces Marin Cilic next.

Jaume Munar staged a dramatic play of perseverance as he advanced to the third round of Wimbledon, securing victory over Fabian Marozsan on Thursday after squandering an astounding 10 matchpoints.

The unseeded 28-year-old Spaniard, who previously beat Alexander Bublik, clinched a tense win with a scoreline of 6-2, 6-3, 7-6(9). Despite dominating for most of the match, Munar found himself struggling as his initial attempts to close out the match slipped away.

Reflecting on the nervy finale, Munar expressed relief, emphasizing the challenge of maintaining focus under pressure. Next, he faces 2014 U.S. Open champion Marin Cilic, aiming to push deeper into the tournament.

(With inputs from agencies.)