The prestigious Wimbledon tournament has just announced the inclusion of three major tennis players into this year’s main draw, offering wild card entries to Naomi Osaka, Caroline Wozniacki and Angelique Kerber.
Source : TOI
Osaka, currently the World No. 2 and winner of two Grand Slam titles, suffered an early exit at this year’s French Open and missed the Berlin WTA 500 due to a hamstring injury. Her inclusion at Wimbledon is expected to be a boost to her morale and a chance to regain her form on the grass.
Source:- India today
The former World No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki is set to retire after this year’s Australian Open and Wimbledon, marking the end of a remarkable career. A former semi-finalist at Wimbledon, she will be determined to end her career on a high note.
The inclusion of Angelique Kerber, the 2018 Wimbledon champion, is also a major boost for the tournament. The German has struggled with injuries and poor form in recent years, but a strong showing at the Bad Homburg Open has shown she still has what it takes to compete at the highest level.
The wild card offers to these three accomplished players come as a major relief after a challenging year for both organisers and players, with the pandemic resulting in numerous cancellations and postponements.
The All England Lawn Tennis Club, which hosts the tournament, expressed its delight at securing the participation of the three iconic players, saying, “We are thrilled to have such talented athletes joining us this year for what promises to be an exciting tournament.”
As the countdown to Wimbledon nears its end, fans eagerly await the action set to unfold on the grass courts. The addition of Osaka, Wozniacki, and Kerber into the main draw adds to the anticipation and excitement, in a tournament that rarely disappoints.
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