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Wales' Mimi Xu Shines Despite Wimbledon Loss

7/3/2025

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Seventeen-year-old Mimi Xu from Swansea made a memorable Wimbledon debut, facing off against Emma Raducanu and losing 6-3, 6-3. Yet, the defeat couldn't dampen her spirits; she relished every moment on the prestigious court. As the first Welsh player in two decades to reach the main singles draw, she also took home an impressive £66,000.

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Seventeen-year-old Mimi Xu from Swansea made a memorable Wimbledon debut, facing off against Emma Raducanu and losing 6-3, 6-3. Yet, the defeat couldn't dampen her spirits; she relished every moment on the prestigious court. As the first Welsh player in two decades to reach the main singles draw, she also took home an impressive £66,000.