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Qualifiers Safiullin and Mochizuki Advance to Wimbledon Fourth Round

7/4/2026

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Roman Safiullin, a Russian qualifier, defeated João Fonseca 6-3 6-3 6-3 to reach Wimbledon’s fourth round.
Safiullin said a hip injury after the 2025 US Open left him unsure of return, receiving a standing ovation on Court Two.
Japanese qualifier Shintaro Mochizuki beat Rafael Jodar 1-6 7-6(5) 6-4 6-4, becoming the fourth Japanese man to reach a fourth round and earning a match against defending champion Jannik Sinner on No. 1 Court.

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Roman Safiullin, a Russian qualifier, defeated João Fonseca 6-3 6-3 6-3 to reach Wimbledon’s fourth round.
Safiullin said a hip injury after the 2025 US Open left him unsure of return, receiving a standing ovation on Court Two.
Japanese qualifier Shintaro Mochizuki beat Rafael Jodar 1-6 7-6(5) 6-4 6-4, becoming the fourth Japanese man to reach a fourth round and earning a match against defending champion Jannik Sinner on No. 1 Court.