US EditionFrom Vertigo to Victory, Chile's Jarry Reaches Wimbledon Last 16
- Nicolas Jarry, a 29-year-old Chilean, advanced to Wimbledon’s last 16 for the first time after defeating Joao Fonseca on a sunny court in south-west London.
- Jarry overcame a year of severe challenges after being diagnosed with vestibular neuritis, which affected his balance and perception, and also served a doping ban in 2020 due to contaminated vitamins.
- He delivered 25 aces, defended three break points in the fourth set, and overcame a 2-4 disadvantage in the tiebreak by winning five consecutive points to secure a 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 win.
- Jarry said, "I finished it was pure joy" and credited his family's support as his "key pillar" during this "physically, emotionally and psychologically very tough" period.
- This milestone marks Jarry potentially becoming the fourth Chilean in the professional era to reach a men's singles Grand Slam quarter-final, highlighting his ongoing monthly progress after serious health setbacks.
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WIMBLEDON star Nicolas Jarry broke down in tears and was joined on court by his son after progressing to the fourth round. The Chilean, 29, beat Joao Fonseca yesterday to set up a last 16 clash against Brit Cameron Norrie. Nicolas Jarry celebrated with his young son after making the fourth roundAFP AFPHis three-year-old Juan played with a tennis ball while his dad was emotional on court[/caption] ReutersJarry was hugged and cheered on by his wif…
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Tennis-From vertigo to victory, Chile’s Jarry reaches Wimbledon last 16
By Martyn Herman LONDON (Reuters) -Nicolas Jarry has been to hell and back in the last year but on Friday on a sun-kissed court in south-west London the towering Chilean put the dark days behind him to reach the fourth round of Wimbledon for the first time in his career. Those with tickets for what was billed as a South American showdown on Court Two had expected to see Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca underline why he is tipped as the next big t…
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From vertigo to victory, Chile's Jarry reaches Wimbledon last 16
LONDON :Nicolas Jarry has been to hell and back in the last year but on Friday on a sun-kissed court in south-west London the towering Chilean put the dark days behind him to reach the fourth round of Wimbledon for the first time in his career.Those with tickets for what was billed as a South American showdow
Nicolas Jarry Defies the Odds, Storms into Wimbledon Round of 16
Nicolas Jarry’s run at Wimbledon isn’t just another comeback—it’s a powerful testament to resilience, perspective, and quiet determination. Still managing the effects of vestibular neuronitis, a nerve disorder that caused severe dizziness and disrupted much of his 2024 season, Jarry entered this year’s Championships without much momentum. But at SW19, he’s rediscovered the sharpness and self-belief that once took him to a career-high ranking of …
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