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Pavlyuchenkova Advances to Quarter-Finals Despite Controversial Call

7/7/2025

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Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova triumphed over Sonay Kartal 7-6, 6-4 in a dramatic Wimbledon fourth-round clash. A glitch in the electronic line-calling system sparked controversy, forcing a pivotal point to be replayed, which Pavlyuchenkova felt cost her dearly. Nevertheless, she persevered, clinching her first quarter-final berth since 2016.

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Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova triumphed over Sonay Kartal 7-6, 6-4 in a dramatic Wimbledon fourth-round clash. A glitch in the electronic line-calling system sparked controversy, forcing a pivotal point to be replayed, which Pavlyuchenkova felt cost her dearly. Nevertheless, she persevered, clinching her first quarter-final berth since 2016.