World No. 550 Hamish Stewart One Win from Wimbledon Debut

Scottish tennis player Hamish Stewart, world ranked 550th, is on the verge of making his Wimbledon debut after advancing to the final round of qualifying at Roehampton. Stewart has overcome significant challenges, including saving match points and winning tight matches, notably defeating French player Luca Van Assche in a deciding tiebreak 11-9 after Van Assche double-faulted on match point. Stewart's journey to this stage included victories over former Davis Cup player Liam Broady and Valentin Vacherot, who retired due to injury. The 25-year-old, from Strathblane, has expressed his dream of playing at Wimbledon, inspired by tennis idol Andy Murray, and admitted the experience still feels surreal. A win over Switzerland's Leandro Riedi in the next qualifying round would secure Stewart a spot in the Wimbledon main draw, marking a milestone in his career. Stewart's breakthrough has excited British tennis fans, who hope he can follow in Murray's footsteps at the prestigious Grand Slam tournament.