Desk Report,
The history of the Argentine girl who became a ‘lucky loser’ at Wimbledon, already has 35 million taka in her pocket
A week ago, Solana Sierra was busy thinking about how to get home. The Argentinean player who was eliminated in the qualifying round of Wimbledon. Sierra will play in the fourth round of Wimbledon’s women’s singles at the All England Club tomorrow.
The history of the Argentine girl who became a ‘lucky loser’ at Wimbledon, already has 35 million taka in her pocket
Sierra, who was lucky enough to get a chance to play in the main draw of Wimbledon through the misfortune of others, has made history. The 21-year-old Argentine player has become the first ‘lucky loser’ in the Open era to reach the fourth round of Wimbledon’s women’s singles.
‘Lucky losers’ are players who lose in the qualifying round, but get a chance to replace someone who is injured before the start of the main draw.
Sierra had to take the court within 15 minutes of receiving the news that she was getting a chance as a lucky loser. ‘Belgium’s Griet Minnen has been knocked out due to injury, you have a chance, come on court soon’—this was the message Sierra received from the Wimbledon authorities. After that, history happened.
Sierra, the world’s number 101 female player, made history by defeating Australia’s Olivia Gaddesky in the first round, Britain’s Katie Boulter in the second round, and Spain’s Christina Busha in the third round 7-5, 1-6, 6-1.
After that historic victory, Sierra told the BBC, ‘I was very hurt that day when I lost in the qualifying round. But today is one of the best days of my life. It’s completely crazy. I was knocked out of the tournament seven days ago, and now I’m going to play in the second week. I can’t believe it. I feel so happy.’
Solana Sierra lost in the qualifying round. Luckily, the Argentine girl who got a chance is now in the fourth round of Wimbledon.
