Wimbledon Fourth Round Preview: Rybakina, Zverev, and Djokovic Face Stiff Challenges

Elena Rybakina, the reigning Wimbledon champion, emerged as the tournament favorite after Iga Swiatek's surprising defeat. Rybakina's impressive performance against Caroline Wozniacki and her status as the only remaining Wimbledon winner in the draw have solidified her position. However, her opponent, Anna Kalinskaya, poses a significant challenge. Kalinskaya has had a strong season, reaching the Top 20 and nearly winning a grass-court title in Berlin. Their previous encounters have been close, with both players winning one match each.

In the men's draw, Taylor Fritz faces Alexander Zverev in a highly anticipated fourth-round clash. Fritz and Zverev have similar playing styles, with powerful serves and aggressive groundstrokes. However, Zverev has a slight edge in their head-to-head record, winning five of their eight matches. Zverev's recent form, including his victory in Rome and near-triumph at Roland Garros, suggests he is the favorite.

Novak Djokovic, the 21-time Grand Slam champion, faces a tough test against Holger Rune. Djokovic has been hampered by a knee injury, but he has managed to survive and advance. Rune, despite a disappointing season, has the physicality and confidence to challenge Djokovic. Their previous encounters have been close, with Rune pushing Djokovic to three sets in their last two matches.

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