Sierra Makes Historic Wimbledon Fourth Round as Lucky Loser

Solana Sierra of Argentina has made history at Wimbledon 2025 by becoming the first lucky loser to reach the fourth round since the Open era began in 1968. Initially eliminated in the final round of qualifying, Sierra entered the main draw after Belgium's Greet Minnen withdrew. She capitalized on her second chance by defeating Olivia Gadecki, Britain's Katie Boulter, and Cristina Bucsa. This unprecedented run has earned her at least £240,000 in prize money and propelled her into the WTA top 80 for the first time. Sierra's resilience and adaptability have been highlighted by her ability to navigate last-minute changes, including multiple hotel moves. She is now set to play either Laura Siegemund or Australian Open champion Madison Keys in the next round.