Marie Bouzkova and Emma Navarro both advanced to the third round at Wimbledon on Thursday, July 2, 2026, after securing contrasting victories at the All England Club.
The 21st-seeded Bouzkova overcame an early break deficit in her opening set to defeat Italian qualifier Tyra Caterina Grant 7-5, 6-3.
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This victory marks the third time the Czech player has reached the third round at the grass-court Grand Slam.
Her personal best at Wimbledon remains a quarterfinal appearance achieved in 2022.
Following the win, Bouzkova holds a 7-2 record on grass this season.
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She is scheduled to compete next against Liudmila Samsonova, who defeated 15th seed Diana Shnaider 6-4, 4-6, 6-2.
Meanwhile, Navarro rallied from behind to defeat Oksana Selekhmeteva 3-6, 6-4, 6-1. This secures her third consecutive year reaching the third round at Wimbledon.
The American tennis player has won 14 of her last 18 tour-level matches.
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She will move on to face either 12th seed Marta Kostyuk or Anna Blinkova in her next match.
