“Yesterday’s the past, tomorrow’s the future but today is a gift. That’s why it is called present,” a philosopher once said. Not everyone finds these words practical in daily life, but WTA star Lulu Sun has shown how true they can be. Before Wimbledon, only locals knew her name, but now she has made it known worldwide hitting an unbelievable jackpot.

Most fans had their bets on Emma Raducanu due to her strong performance on grass. However, 23-year-old WTA star Lulu Sun, entering as an underdog, secured a massive win over her British rival in the fourth round of Wimbledon 2024. The rising star from New Zealand won in three sets with a score of 6-2, 5-7, 6-2. This victory not only earned her a spot in the quarterfinals but also significantly increased her prize money.

With her recent win, Sun is poised to rise to at least 53rd in the world rankings, a significant improvement from her current position at 123. She is also guaranteed a paycheck of $479,835, more than all her previous career earnings combined. Before this week, her total prize money was $193,000, but reaching the quarterfinals has changed her story dramatically.

Lulu Sun had already achieved success before entering the All-England Club. She won both singles and doubles titles at the W100 Bonita Springs tournament in Florida. Her journey from the qualifying rounds to the main draw, and now the quarterfinals, has established her as a rising star. Her upcoming match against Donna Vekic is highly anticipated as she continues to make history at Wimbledon.

Tears of joy shed out of Lulu Sun’s eyes post-R4 victory

Who would have thought that fan favorite Emma Raducanu would be defeated so early? While fans are thrilled to see the 23-year-old New Zealander rise to the top, Sun herself is overwhelmed with thoughts and decisions.

When asked about her feelings after securing the biggest win of her career, Sun could not hold back tears of joy. “I don’t even know how it works,” the 23-year-old said, acknowledging her limited experience at the top level of competitive tennis.

As the WTA star from New Zealand looks to add more victories to her portfolio, it remains to be seen if she can overcome the challenges ahead.