Will 22-year-old Beat Serena Williams in Wimbledon? — A Surprising Quarterfinals Story

The women’s draw at Wimbledon has been turned on its head, with four major upsets sending shockwaves through the tennis world.

Among the fallen seeds are the 3rd-ranked Ons Jabeur, the 5th-ranked Maria Sakkari, and the highly touted 7th-ranked Coco Gauff, who all met their match in the quarterfinals.

Meanwhile, two relative unknowns — 22-year-old Amanda Anisimova and 20-year-old Caroline Garcia — have stormed into the quarterfinals, leaving many to wonder if the unthinkable could happen and one of these dark horses might just take down the mighty Serena Williams.

The last time an unseeded player made it to the finals at Wimbledon was in 2019, when Simona Halep beat Ashleigh Barty in a thrilling three-set match. It’s a feat that Anisimova, who has been on a tear this season, and Garcia, who has been flying under the radar, are both eager to replicate.

But before they can even think about facing off against Williams and the rest of the seeded players, they’ll have to get through their quarterfinal matches. Anisimova will face the 11th-ranked Petra Martic, while Garcia will take on the 2nd-ranked Aryna Sabalenka.

Despite the odds being stacked against them, both Anisimova and Garcia are not ones to be taken lightly. Anisimova’s recent form has seen her win three of her last four matches, while Garcia has been steadily improving her game, earning her first Grand Slam quarterfinal appearance.

And as for Williams, who is looking to make history by winning her eighth Wimbledon title, she’s not taking anything for granted. When asked about the quarterfinals upsets, she replied, “It’s just tennis, you know? You can’t predict what’s going to happen. I’m just focusing on my next match and trying to stay in the zone.”

The quarterfinals will get underway on Thursday, with Anisimova facing off against Martic and Garcia facing off against Sabalenka. It’ll be a true test of their skills, and only time will tell who will emerge victorious.