Dayana Yastremska advanced to the third round of Wimbledon 2025 after a dramatic comeback victory against Russian player Anastasia Zakharova. The Ukrainian tennis star showed remarkable resilience in what became an emotionally charged match.
"When you play against Russians, it feels completely different, you want to win even more. It adds motivation, but at the same time, it's a bit depressing inside," Yastremska explained after the match.
The victory prompted an unusual reaction from Russian media outlet "Sovetsky Sport," which labeled the Odesa native as "Ukraine's main Russophobe" in their headline. Interestingly, the publication failed to provide any reasoning behind this provocative characterization while describing the thrilling match itself.
Yastremska's Wimbledon campaign has been impressive so far. In the first round, she stunned world No. 2 Coco Gauff in what many consider one of the tournament's biggest upsets.
The Ukrainian player has also gained significant attention online. A video featuring her unexpected action at Wimbledon gathered an impressive 3.4 million views within just 24 hours.
With this victory adding to her growing momentum, can Yastremska continue her surprising run at the prestigious grass court tournament?
