Harmony Tan is making a name for herself at this year’s Wimbledon after her monumental upset over Serena Williams. Tan continued her impressive form by beating Sara Sorribes Tormo in the second round to progress into the women’s singles draw.
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However, the Frenchman withdrew from the doubles tournament with Tamara Korpatsch a day after the biggest win of her career. Korpatsch was left frustrated even posting a lengthy rant about her teammate’s decision to pull out at the last minute.
Korpatsch congratulates Tan after Round 2 win
It seems that the duo have cleared out the misunderstanding and look to be on the same page. Korpatsch even posted a congratulatory message after Tan’s best-ever performance at a Grand Slam. She said, “Congratulations @tanharmony for a win against another great player.”
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— 𝐀 (@bethanrena) June 30, 2022
“Amazing week for you I’m glad your leg injury get better so quickly.” This comes a few days after the German blasted Tan for withdrawing before their opening round encounter. She said, “Unfortunately my doubles partner H. Tan retired from our doubles today.”
“She just texted me this morning. Let me wait here [until] one hour before the match start. I’m very sad, disappointed and also very angry that I can’t play my first doubles Grand Slam,” she added. Tan will now face Brit Katie Boulter in the third round on Saturday.Also Read: ?Very Important Character for Our Sport? ? Rafael Nadal Says It?s Difficult for Emma Raducanu to Manage the Success She Has Had at Such a Young AgeWill Serena Williams’ conqueror Tan continue her impressive spree?
Before the tournament, the Frenchman reached the second round of the Australian Open earlier this year. However, this will be her
best performance since turning professional in 2012. Tan made her WTA and Grand Slam debut at the 2018 US Open, losing in the first round.Watch this story-??Rafael Nadal?s biggest fan, Serena Williams, cheers for his success at Wimbledon Championships 2022?Tan has shown improved consistency in her first two games, despite facing a 23-time Grand Slam champion and a seeded player. It will be interesting to see whether she will be able to continue this hot streak when she faces hometown favorite, Katie Boulter.
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