Sebov, the last Wimbledon qualifying entrant, one win from main draw
Canadian tennis player Katherine Sebov is one win away from the Wimbledon main draw after a dramatic qualifying run. Sebov entered the tournament as an alternate and overcame extreme heat and match points to reach the final qualifying round.
Why it matters
This highlights the resilience of professional athletes and the unpredictable nature of sports qualifying tournaments.
Yagiz Gurtug/NurPhoto via Getty Images Summary Katherine Sebov did not secure a place in the Wimbledon qualifying draw until 10 minutes before play began. Two wins later -- including one that required saving a match point -- the Canadian is one victory away from her first Wimbledon main-draw appearance.
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