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Lulu Sun Shocks Wimbledon with Victory Over Raducanu

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New Zealand's Lulu Sun makes history at Wimbledon by defeating Emma Raducanu in an intense match. Find out how this underdog triumphed!

Lulu Sun made headlines at Wimbledon by defeating the favorite, Emma Raducanu, in a thrilling match that ended 6-2, 5-7, 6-2. Sun, ranked 123rd in the world, showcased her skills and composure on Centre Court, becoming the first New Zealander since Chris Lewis to play a singles match there. Her victory over Raducanu, a pre-match favorite, exemplifies the unpredictability of tennis and the power of determination.

Hailing from New Zealand, Sun's remarkable journey to the quarter-finals included winning three qualifying matches to secure her spot in the women's field at Wimbledon. As a former Texas Longhorn, Sun's persistence and hard work paid off as she pushed through the qualifiers to now stand among the elite players at the prestigious tournament. Her success on the court highlights the global reach of tennis and the depth of talent present in unexpected places.

The British media and tennis fans alike were captivated by Sun's performance, praising her 'thunderbolt' forehands and calm demeanor under pressure. Sun's astonishing win over Raducanu not only secured her a spot in the quarterfinals but also earned her well-deserved recognition and respect from the tennis community. As she continues her Wimbledon journey, all eyes are on this rising star from New Zealand, eager to see how far she can go in the tournament.

In a surprising turn of events, Lulu Sun's victory over Emma Raducanu at Wimbledon marks a significant moment in New Zealand tennis history. Sun's win not only showcases the potential for upsets in the sport but also highlights the importance of perseverance and belief in one's abilities. As she advances further in the tournament, the spotlight remains on this talented newcomer, stirring excitement and anticipation among fans worldwide.

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Lulu Sun beats Emma Raducanu at Wimbledon (Tennis NZ)

This was a memorable match for so many reasons. Sun became the first New Zealander to play a singles match on Centre Court at Wimbledon since Chris Lewis in the ...

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Emma Raducanu's Wimbledon run ends in three-set defeat by ... (The Guardian)

Emma Raducanu bowed out as Lulu Sun, the world No 123, won 6-2, 5-7, 6-2 to make it through to the quarter-finals.

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Lulu Sun's Wimbledon win marks an 'incredible day' for NZ tennis (RNZ)

The Kiwi player's victory over pre-match favourite Emma Raducanu shows "anything really is possible".

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Lulu Sun, former Texas Longhorn, advances to women's ... (KXAN.com)

Lulu Sun, currently ranked No. 123 in the world, had to win three qualifying matches to get into the women's field, and now she's the first-ever Longhorn ...

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Texas ex, qualifier Lulu Sun pushes into Wimbledon quarterfinals ... (Austin American-Statesman)

After winning three qualifier matches, Sun advanced to the Wimbledon quarterfinals with a three-set win over England's Emma Raducanu.

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Emma Raducanu's Free-Swinging Form At Wimbledon Stopped By ... (Forbes)

Great Britain's Emma Raducanu lost to qualifier Lulu Sun in the fourth round at Wimbledon after an intense three-set battle.

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New Zealand's Lulu Sun stuns Raducanu to make Wimbledon ... (WTA Tennis)

New Zealand qualifier Lulu Sun continued her stunning Wimbledon debut by ousting Emma Raducanu in the fourth round at Wimbledon.

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'Astonishing' Lulu Sun wins praise from British media over ... (RNZ)

Lulu Sun's ''thunderbolt'' forehands and her calm demeanour captured attention during her victory over British star Emma Raducanu at Wimbledon.

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UT Longhorns: Lulu Sun reaches quarterfinals at Wimbledon (Houston Chronicle)

Lulu Sun, who played in college at Texas, celebrates after defeating Emma Raducanu of Britain in their fourth round match at the Wimbledon tennis championships ...

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Wimbledon 2024 LIVE! Emma Raducanu vs Lulu Sun latest score ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

But Raducanu knows full well that a little-known qualifier can upset the odds at a Grand Slam after she famously won the US Open as a teenage qualifier three ...

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Emma Raducanu: Brit tumbles out of Wimbledon at hands of ... (Sky Sports)

Lulu Sun is the second-lowest ranked (123) player in the last 15 editions of the tournament to make the women's singles quarter-finals at the Championships ...

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Lulu Sun, Kiwi qualifier with global connections, into Wimbledon ... (Australian Open)

Born in New Zealand to Croatian and Chinese parents and raised in Switzerland before coming through the US college system, qualifier Lulu Sun has arrived in ...

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Lulu Sun shines to rain on Emma Raducanu parade at Wimbledon ... (BusinessWorld Online)

LONDON — The word “astonish” decorated the front of Lulu Sun's white shirt and it proved an entirely appropriate flourish as the 123rd–ranked qualifier ...

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Wimbledon qualifier Lulu Sun produces remarkable upset by ... (Insidethegames.biz)

Tennis qualifier Lulu Sun, who holds the 123rd world ranking, put in a remarkable performance on Centre Court at Wimbledon as she knocked out Emma Raducanu ...

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Lulu Sun creates history for New Zealand at Wimbledon (Stuff.co.nz)

Te Anau-born Lulu Sun has defeated Emma Raducanu to become the first New Zealand woman to reach the quarterfinals at Wimbledon.

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In a Wimbledon full of surprises, one citizen of the world stands out (The Washington Post)

Lulu Sun's wild ride has taken her from from New Zealand to China to Switzerland to Texas to the Wimbledon quarterfinals.

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Who is Lulu Sun? Top things to know about Wimbledon's breakout star (Olympics)

One match at a time – that is how Lulu Sun has been approaching Wimbeldon 2024. Before her shock win (6-4, 2-6, 4-6) against eighth-seed Zheng Qinwen, ...

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Meet Lulu Sun, the Kiwi qualifier who is taking Wimbledon by storm (The Athletic)

Lulu Sun grew up in a tiny town in New Zealand. On Sunday she beat Emma Raducanu on Centre Court at Wimbledon to reach the quarterfinals.

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Who is Lulu Sun? The Emma Raducanu conqueror enjoying dream ... (Sky Sports)

New Zealands Lulu Sun has emerged as one of the stories of the 2024 Wimbledon Championships after stunning Emma Raducanu to reach the quarter-finals; ...

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Lulu Sun's coach on when the Kiwi player started to believe in herself (RNZ)

Lulu Sun used to lose confidence when she was beaten, but now she's "flying", her coach says, as the Kiwi player heads to Wimbledon quarter finals.

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